On May 19th, 1780, something unthinkable happened. In the middle of the day, darkness fell over New England. Towns from Maine to Connecticut were plunged into a shadow so deep that candles were lit at noon, animals panicked, and people feared the end of the world. Some called it a sign from God, others whispered of strange celestial events—but no one could explain it.

In this episode of Weirder After Dark, we’re diving into the chilling mystery of New England’s Darkest Day—a moment in history when the sky betrayed its promise of light, and an entire region was left in fear and confusion. What caused the sun to vanish? And why does this eerie event still leave us with more questions than answers?

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Ever heard the phrase "between a rock and a hard place"? Well, how about between a rock and the devil himself? Join us as we dive into one of New England's strangest paranormal episodes—the unsettling legend of the Rock-Throwing Devil. Stones flying from nowhere, sinister whispers, and townsfolk terrorized by unseen hands... Was it a clever hoax, a poltergeist, or something far darker? Hit play, and watch your head—this episode might just knock you out.

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Tucked away in the quiet town of Billerica, Massachusetts, lies a road shrouded in darkness and drenched in chilling legend. Locals whisper about ghostly figures, satanic rituals, and the tormented spirits of nuns who never found peace. But how much of it is true—and how much is pure urban myth? In this episode, we take you down Dudley Road to uncover the terrifying tales, twisted truths, and eerie energy that have turned this stretch of pavement into one of New England’s most talked-about haunted hotspots. Buckle up… and don’t look in your rearview mirror.

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Sources:

• New England Folklore – The Ghostly Nuns of Dudley Road

• New England Ghost Project – Dudley Road

• Wicked Local – Urban Legend Bubble of Dudley Road

• Two Girls One Ghost (YouTube) – The Dead Nuns of Dudley Road

• Only In Your State – Haunted Roads in Massachusetts

• Bedford Historical Society Newsletter, Sept. 2009 (PDF)

Deep in the woods of northwestern Connecticut lies a place shrouded in mystery and fear—Dark Entry Forest. At its heart sits the infamous Dudleytown, a long-abandoned settlement whispered to be cursed. Strange disappearances, eerie voices, and tales of shadowy figures have surrounded this place for centuries. Some say it’s the land itself that’s cursed, others believe something sinister lingers among the trees. But what’s the truth? In this episode, we dive into the haunting legends, unexplained phenomena, and chilling history of Dark Entry Forest. Is this just another ghost story, or is there something truly unnatural lurking within?

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EPISODE 20 IS BOSTON HEIST SEASON!

In 1950, a crew of masked men pulled off what was then the largest cash robbery in U.S. history — right in Boston’s North End. Dressed in Navy peacoats and Halloween masks, they stormed the Brink’s armored car depot and vanished into the night with nearly $3 million. No alarms. No witnesses. No fingerprints. It was called “the perfect crime” — until one slip-up cracked it wide open.

In this episode, the gang digs into the planning, execution, and dramatic unraveling of the infamous Brink’s Heist. Who were the men behind the masks? Was it really the mob pulling the strings? And how did one man known only as “Specs” ultimately doom the whole operation?

We’re breaking down the crime, the cover-up, and the final-hour arrests that made this case legendary — just as the statute of limitations was about to run out.

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Sources:

• Edgar B. Herwick III, The Brink’s Heist: How A Guy Called “Specs” Spoiled The Perfect Crime, GBH News, January 22, 2016.

• The Great Brink’s Robbery of 1950: Not Quite The Perfect Crime, New England Historical Society.

• The Brink’s Job, FBI.gov – Official Case History from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

• Crime: The Big Payoff, TIME Magazine, January 23, 1956.

High in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the winds whisper a chilling legend—one of betrayal, bloodshed, and an eternal curse. But is the Curse of Mt. Chocorua real, or just an eerie folktale? In this episode, we dig deep into the history of the Abenaki people, the tragic story of Chief Chocorua, and the origins of the legendary curse said to haunt the mountain to this day. Is there truth behind the tale, or has history twisted the past into something far more sinister? Join us as we uncover the legend, the facts, and the chilling possibility that some curses never fade.

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Sources:

• Chocorua Lake Conservancy. The Legend of Chief Chocorua. Retrieved from chocorualake.org
• ChocoruaNH. The Legend of Chocorua. Retrieved from chocoruanh.com
• Indigenous New Hampshire. The Curse of Mount Chocorua. (2025). Retrieved from indigenousnh.com
• NH State Parks. Chocorua: A Man, A Mountain, A Myth. Retrieved from blog.nhstateparks.org
• Wikipedia. Mount Chocorua. Retrieved from wikipedia.org
• Interminable Rambling. 6480. Retrieved from interminablerambling.com
• Rutland Herald. Yankee Notebook: Curse of Chocorua is Legendary. Retrieved from rutlandherald.com
• InDepthNH. NH Secrets: Chocorua, The Man, The Mountain, and The Myth—Three Centuries of Fake News That Open Our Minds to a Set of Truths. Retrieved from indepthnh.org

Deep in the forests of Vermont, Brunswick Springs is said to hold waters with mystical healing properties—but those who try to profit from them meet a terrible fate. For centuries, the springs have been cursed, a warning whispered through generations. From mysterious fires to unexplained deaths, every attempt to exploit this sacred site has ended in disaster.

But the curse isn’t the only dark force lurking here. Some believe the land is haunted by something far more sinister—the Wendigo, a terrifying creature of Algonquian legend, known to bring madness, starvation, and death. Could the spirits of the Abenaki warriors still protect these waters? Or does something older and hungrier stalk the cursed land?

Join us as we uncover the legend, the curse, and the horrifying stories surrounding Brunswick Springs.

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Think you can separate fact from fiction? In this special episode, we share two spine-chilling stories from our listeners—haunted encounters, aliens, and cryptids, and more!

But here’s the catch: one of these tales is a complete lie. Can you guess which one before the truth is revealed? Listen in, play along, and see if you can spot the deception.

🔮 Hit play… if you dare. And remember: it always gets weirder after dark. 🌒

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Beneath the mountains of western Massachusetts lies the Hoosac Tunnel, a feat of 19th-century engineering that cost nearly 200 lives—and some say, their spirits never left. Nicknamed "The Bloody Pit," this five-mile-long tunnel saw horrific explosions, gruesome cave-ins, and mysterious disappearances. But the tragedy didn’t end with its construction. For over a century, eerie voices, ghostly figures, and unexplained lights have been reported deep inside the tunnel’s darkness.

Is Hoosac Tunnel just a historic marvel, or does something still linger in the shadows? Join us as we uncover the deadly history and chilling hauntings of New England’s most infamous tunnel.

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Hoosac Tunnel – Wikipedia
Hoosac Tunnel (MCLA Project) – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
The Hoosac Tunnel Hauntings – Bedtime Stories YouTube Channel

The Haunted Hoosac Railroad Tunnel – AmtrakGuy365 YouTube Channel

On a quiet night in July 1964, a deadlyblue flash illuminated the United Nuclear Corporation fuel-processing facility in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. In that instant, Robert Peabody, a hardworking technician and father of nine, became the victim of one of the most tragic—and forgotten—nuclear accidents in American history.

In this episode of Weirder After Dark, we uncover the chilling details of the Wood River Junction Criticality Event. How did a routine shift turn into a radioactive nightmare? What happened in the crucial moments leading up to Peabody’s fatal mistake? And what were the shocking effects of acute radiation exposure that doctors could do nothing to stop?

Join us as we explore the science behind a criticality accident, the harrowing final hours of Robert Peabody, and the lasting impact on his family, the facility, and the town that tried to forget. Was this an unavoidable tragedy, or a disaster waiting to happen? Tune in and find out—because in New England, even the past has a way of glowing in the dark.

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Sources:

• New England Historical Society. (n.d.). Wood River Junction Was the First — and Only — Nuclear Accident in Rhode Island. Retrieved from https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/wood-river-junction-was-the-first/

• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2023, January 20). Wood River Junction Criticality Event Incident Report(Document No. ML23020A020). Retrieved from https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2302/ML23020A020.pdf

• Rourke, B. (2024, May 21). Nuclear disaster in Rhode Island: The tragic story of Robert Peabody and the Wood River Junction accident. The Providence Journal. Retrieved from https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/history/2024/05/21/nuclear-accident-rhode-island-wood-river-juction-united-nuclear-corporation-robert-peabody/73729191007/

• Hazards and History. (2024, May 18). The Wood River Junction Criticality Incident: America’s Forgotten Nuclear Tragedy [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkEN_jrBN-M

• Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June 5). Wood River Junction, Rhode Island. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_River_Junction,_Rhode_Island

• Yankee Magazine. (n.d.). Nuclear Accident at Wood River Junction. Retrieved from https://newengland.com/yankee/history/nuclear-accident-at-wood-river-junction/