Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Did the discovery of King Tut’s tomb really unleash a deadly ancient curse, or were the strange deaths that followed just eerie coincidences fueled by superstition and sensational headlines?

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IN THIS EPISODE: Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s creation… no list of monsters would be complete without our toilet-paper-covered friend, “The Mummy” and, of course, the curse that goes with it. But in real life, did the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 unleash a terrible curse? (The Mummy’s Curse) *** When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge) *** Feelings created by your living area. Can your home truly dictate the way you feel? (Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment) *** In the early 1870s the counties of Labette and Montgomery in Kansas were experiencing an alarming number of missing persons. Could a local grocery owner and his family be to blame? (The Bloody Benders) *** The legend of Lavinia Fisher has been told and retold since her execution in Charleston, South Carolina in 1820 and with each telling it has grown more extravagant and further from the truth. (The Legend of Lavinia Fisher) *** Why are so many mysterious vanishings combined with some type of cloud, fog or mist? (Mysterious Mists And Strange Vanishings) *** Frank Lloyd Wright is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds in the history of American architecture. One of his creations was Taliesin, meant to be a hideaway for Wright and his mistress. But that beautiful home soon became a scene of utter horror – and it left behind a haunting. (Murder at Taliesin) *** A family buys a home to renovate and resell – but soon they come to realize why the previous owners might have been so eager to sell the house and get out. (The Shadow On My Sofa) *** A big smile is usually a joy-filled and even comforting sight – so why do so many terrifying encounters with evil include entities or villains with evil grins? (Smiling, Sinister and Supernatural) *** If you decide to visit the most haunted house in Philadelphia, whatever you do, avoid the "Death Chair." (Baleroy Mansion)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:10.503 = Show Open
00:05:21.354 = The Mummy’s Curse
00:22:25.375 = The Shadow On My Sofa ***
00:27:33.816 = Smiling, Sinister, and Supernatural
00:33:28.402 = Baleroy Mansion
00:39:11.250 = Murder At Taliesin ***
00:46:02.563 = Mysterious Mists and Strange Vanishings
01:08:43.254 = The Legend of Lavinia Fisher ***
01:18:25.912 = The Bloody Benders
01:29:25.355 = Feeling of Pain, Hatred, and Anger By My Apartment ***
01:31:05.910 = The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge
01:35:49.887 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“Smiling, Sinister and Supernatural” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/s2lpr7x
“Baleroy Mansion” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/yb5N30m4CMj
“The Shadow On My Sofa” by Bramble Woods, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/qr49lmy
“Murder at Taliesin” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n6w9vncw
“The Mummy’s Curse” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/tm4xmmb
“The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Bridge” by Jennifer Jacob for The Meridian Star: http://ow.ly/oYTk30m2RCG
“The Legend of Lavinia Fisher” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/oxmjskn
“The Bloody Benders” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/mx72xxd
“Feelings of Pain, Hatred and Anger Caused By My Apartment” by Gary Vasey at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/rhcanqr
“Mysterious Mists and Strange Vanishings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/vmadbwn
(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

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Originally aired: January 30, 2020

ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness 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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

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In February 2026, a robot was escorted away by police in Macau for the crime of patiently waiting — which means it was better behaved than most people at the DMV, and still ended up in custody.

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From a medieval plague blamed on the stars to a presidential assassin's final words, March 20 has a full calendar of weird. | The Morning Weird Darkness

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SONG FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIR6CRdmQLo

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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 #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

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“The Birth-Mark” | A man’s growing obsession with a tiny flaw on his wife’s face begins to reveal a far more disturbing imperfection within himself.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Birth Mark” (June 20, 1977) ***WD
00:45:41.302 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Death at X Bar” (1947-1950)
00:50:37.698 = Future Tense, “Picture’s Don’t Lie” (May 09, 1974) ***WD
01:18:00.348 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)
02:01:27.849 = Michael Shayne, “Case of Hate That Killed” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
02:27:55.132 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (October 19, 1949) ***WD
02:51:33.820 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Keeping His Promise” (September 13, 1980)
03:19:39.124 = The Haunting Hour, “The Devil’s Deep” (1945-1949)
03:47:03.346 = Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD
04:11:25.045 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Speaks With Ten Fingers” (September 18, 1946)
04:37:43.415 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Genuine Guarnarius” (November 16, 1946)
05:06:57.329 = 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.

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.


"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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“The Shining” - haunted halls of an isolated hotel, a writer's descent into madness. supernatural horrors, and what some believe are Stanley Kubrick's hidden clues about faking the moon landing.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Does Stanley Kubrick's classic 1980 film The Shining contain a hidden code about the Apollo moon landings? (Under a Shining Moon) *** Poltergeists have been reported as having unique personalities. Some are violent, others are eerily playful. But in Vietnam, they are dealing with one that likes to start fires. (Pyromaniac Poltergeist) *** In 1885 a madman stalked the streets of Austin, Texas, slaughtering women where they slept. You might think he was inspired by London’s Jack the Ripper – but this was three years before anyone ever knew about Jack. (The Servant Girl Murders) *** Are ghosts and shadow people the same thing? Author Jacob Shelton doesn’t think so – and gives us an in-depth essay behind his reasoning. (Ghosts And Shadows) *** In September, 1935, the Labor Day Hurricane obliterated the Florida Keys, killing hundreds. Even today, more than 83 years later, skeletal remains still continue to occasionally be found… as do some of their ghosts. (Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane) *** Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was accused of murdering a child. Soon, his neighbors remembered the strange meat he'd given them years before. (Child Killer and Cannibal) *** Was the notorious Dr Crippen, convicted and executed in 1910 for the murder of his wife Cora, actually innocent? (Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder and Horror) *** Two women decide to move into a flat together – but quickly find out they might have a paranormal third roommate they didn’t know about. (The Other Flatmate) *** In the wild frontier of the 1790s, Americans had much to be worried about. Drought, famine, being injured with no one there to get help for you, poisonous snakes, hungry wolves, even being scalped by bloodthirsty natives of the land. But nothing was so scary as… the Harpe brothers. You see, the Harpe brothers didn’t choose their victims – they simply killed anyone who got in their way, including women and children. (Two of the Outlaws of Cave-In Rock)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:02:52.476 = Show Open
00:05:45.252 = Under a Shining Moon
00:41:38.864 = The Servant Girl Murders***
00:48:50.996 = Pyromaniac Poltergeists
00:52:36.772 = The Harpe Brothers: Two Of The Outlaws of Cave-In Rock
01:01:33.492 = The Other Flatmate
01:08:18.309 = Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder And Horror***
01:31:50.162 = Ghosts of the Labor Day Hurricane***
01:34:20.228 = Child Killer and Cannibal
01:43:42.164 = Ghosts and Shadows
01:54:37.531 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
https://WeirdDarkness.com/ALBUMS = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness
https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/kubrick
SOURCES and RESOURCES:Cover of the theme from “The Shining” by Kay Bizzy on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/uv7pjwu
“Under a Shining Moon” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/sdagzpx
“Pyromaniac Poltergeists” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/s5cprcy
“The Servant Girl Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/Ah7L30m0syh
“Ghosts and Shadows” by Jacob Shelton” for Graveyard Shift: http://ow.ly/QWtJ30m1gGF
“Child Killer and Cannibal” by Wyatt Redd for All That’s Interesting: http://ow.ly/w3LT30m1fSy
“Ghosts Of The Labor Day Hurricane” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)
“Dr. Crippen and the Chamber of Murder and Horror” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/MsGr30m1fx1
“The Harpe Brothers: Two Of The Outlaws Of Cave-In Rock” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/hk4930m1fy1
“The Other Flatmate” by Jubeele at YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/wSxJ30m1fzu=====
(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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: September 27, 2018
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness 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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

More episodes, additional podcasts, books, original music, in-depth paranormal and true-crime articles, and much more at https://weirddarkness.com.

The U.S. government registered aliens.gov without any announcement or explanation — and the timing of what's happening around it is hard to ignore.

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A new trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming alien thriller has people wondering if the movie is more than just a movie.

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DISCLOSURE DAY Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCYT8vb2siQ
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A 68-year-old man's sudden obsession with a specific plane engine was the first sign that large sections of his brain were disappearing.

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“There Will Come Soft Rains” | A smart home continues making breakfast, cleaning the floors, and reading poetry to a family that was vaporized in a nuclear blast — because no one programmed it to know they were gone. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0604

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Two Motives For Murder” (June 17, 1977) ***WD
00:46:34.701 = Dimension X, “There Will Come Soft Rains” and “Invasion” (June 17, 1950) ***WD
01:15:57.012 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ)
01:29:10.131 = The Eleventh Hour, “Mountain Climber” (1947-1948) ***WD (LQ)
01:55:27.092 = Escape, “Finger of Doom” (March 19, 1949)
02:24:53.830 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)
02:53:53.236 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD
03:23:23.351 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD
03:41:29.971 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)
04:05:10.296 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)
04:29:25.917 = Fear on 4, “Blood Of Eva Bergen” (January 23, 1988)
04:57:09.801 = 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.
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I owe you an apology for the missing episodes, an explanation involving RedBull and espresso, and — most importantly — the full results of the music survey you filled out. Where is the paranormal punk music going from here? How did you vote? And why did I buy two domain names at midnight? All of that, plus a big thank-you to everyone who took the time to weigh in. Your feedback genuinely shaped what comes next for Weird Darkness.

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