Started in Scotland, ended up in Australia. For this weeks distraction, tune in to learn the history and haunts of Aradale Mental Hospital, located in Ararat. Reports seemingly claim that former staff and patients are haunting this former hospital, along with it's sister site - the former Ararat Gaol (further known as J-Ward), making both perhaps two of the most haunted locations in the country. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Denisha Montgomery-Smith was only 27 years old when she was found deceased in her barracks, located in Wiesbaden, Germany on August 8th of 2022. Days before this, Denisha had called her family, distressed, after her fellow soldiers had assaulted her while on their day off. Between this phone call, the days leading up to her death, and what has since happened (and subsequently, not happened) - there growing are concerns that Denisha’s death was not a suicide, but rather a homicide. What happened to Denisha? Tune in to learn more about Denisha and her case. Need a distraction? I got you.

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Is there a Goatman in Maryland? This week, the show goes down to Texas to discuss the infamous Goatman’s Bridge - originally known as the Old Alton Bridge. This tale is packed full of lore and paranormal accounts. But, did you know there is a more sinister theme associated with it? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. 

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Who doesn’t love a throwback? This week, Alex revisits a previously covered conspiracy theory from the early days of the show, being the alleged kid-ran time travelling program, named Project Pegasus. You won’t want to miss this re-release episode, which comes packed with fresher audio, but the same weirdness. Need a distraction? I got you. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast 

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Due to being away, please enjoy this episode taken from the, 'Even Weirder' series on patreon. This is a monthly bonus episode series, available for both tiers. Soup-thick fog and the Bermuda Triangle make for some weird on-the-water encounters. This month, I cover the weird encounter the former packet ship, being the Ellen Austin, encountered while sailing from Liverpool to New York. What do you think happened - was it a curse, or something else? Tune in and be the judge. Need a distraction? I got you. 

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast 

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This week, Alex tackles an unsolved missing persons case that has seemingly gone cold. Rachel Marie Mellon Skemp disappeared from her home on January 31st, 1996. There was no evidence of anyone breaking into the home, and no one has heard from her since. So, what happened? Tune in to learn more about Rachel and her case. Need a distraction? I got you.

For anyone with any information about Rachel’s whereabouts, please contact the Bolingbrook Police at 630-226-0600.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast 

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Claimed as being Australia's, 'Most Haunted House', the Monte Cristo has produced eerie local lore for almost 140 years. But, what haunted phenomena is taking place? And who haunts this property? Tune in to find out. Need a distraction? I got you.

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This week on Weird Distractions, the unsolved death of Ricky McCormick is being highlighted. Ricky's death was deemed natural causes, yet the circumstances in which he was found, along with two cryptic notes, beg to differ. Tune in to learn more about the case and don't forget to check the shows social media platforms to check out the notes. Need a distraction? I got you.

As mentioned in the episode, if you or anyone you know anything in relation to Ricky's death, please contact the St. Charles County Police Department at 636-949-3002.

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Maybe the reason why we can't see any folklore legends or cryptids is because they can all sense when someone is doing an Instagram live? This week, Alex tackles the folklore legend around the Dark Watchers. These unknown, shadow-like beings reportedly are perched in the Santa Lucia Range and Big Sur areas - but are they simply protecting the land? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast 

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There's nothing more irritating than a wailing shadow figure. This week, Alex tackles the history & haunts of the infamous Poveglia island. Tune in to hear more about Poveglia and why it is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. Need a distraction? I got you.

Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast 

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