PEARL BRYAN AND HER MISSING HEAD: The True Crime Case That Literally Haunts a Nightclub

A seductive stranger, a drugged drink, and a bathtub full of ice—discover why the most terrifying urban legend about organ theft is medically impossible, even though millions still believe it could happen to them. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: When hiring a ghost writer, you are paying someone to do some or even all of the writing of a book or novel for you – using your notes and outline – without taking any credit for themselves. But on the flip side, there are books written who give all credit to the ghost writers… because those ghost writers are literally authors who are ghosts. (Paranormal Prose: Books Written By Ghosts) *** When getting married, it’s always best to tell your future spouse everything about yourself – no matter how sordid it might be. For if the news comes out after you’ve taken your vows, not only might it lead to divorce – but it could also lead to murder! (A Double Murderer Murdered) *** And while we’re on the subject of marriage device – it’s also never a good idea to cheat on your spouse, not matter how powerful and influential you are in society. That too can lead to brutal murder, very possibly your own, as Harvey Burdell found out. (Bond Street Tragedy) *** There are numerous eerie tales of the supernatural involving ghost brides and haunted wedding dresses. It makes you wonder if you plan on saying “I do”, if you’re not also welcoming a residual haunting once “til death do us part” arrives. (Ghostly Bride of America) *** It happened in September of 2022 – hundreds of students all across the country of Mexico just fainted with no warning, while those around them were perfectly fine. Authorities still aren’t sure they have found the explanation. (The Case Of Passed Out Pupils) *** Berkely Square is one of the most famous places in London, known for its beautiful garden and upscale living. Winston Churchill once lived here, as did Charles Rolls – cofounder of Rolls-Royce. The location has also been used for works of fiction, such as the television miniseries “Berkeley Square”, and even the home of fictional character Cathy Lane – Patty Lane’s “identical cousin” from “The Patty Duke Show” on television. But Berkely Square also has a dark side – a building in the middle of the square, said to contain something not of this earth. (The Indescribable Beast of Berkely Square) *** But first… look out men, if you are approached by a beautiful woman seemingly out of nowhere – remember the saying: “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” She may be less interested in your looks or money – and more interested in whats on your insides. Literally. We begin there! (Kidney Crooks) 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...

A bedridden woman overhears a chilling phone call and desperately tries to stop a murder before it’s too late. A true classic starring Agnes Moorehead in the premiere episode of Suspense! | #RetroRadio EP0468 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Lovers And Killers” (August 05, 1976) ***WD 00:45:33.706 = Sleep No More, “Conqueror’s Isle” (November 21, 1956) ***WD 01:14:07.974 = BBC Spine Chillers, “The Blue Room” (1984) 01:26:36.956 = Stay Tuned For Fear, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (October 01, 1945) 01:41:09.374 = Strange Wills, “Madman’s Diary” (August 17, 1946) 02:10:54.660 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955) ***WD 02:24:29.921 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (August 21, 1943) 02:51:48.563 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957) 02:56:06.679 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953) 03:26:00.988 = The Saint, “Monkey” (December 10, 1950) ***WD 03:55:33.909 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (1968-1971) ***WD 04:22:34.658 = 2000 Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD 04:50:42.654 = The Unexpected, “Cargo Unknown” (1948) ***WD 05:05:22.311 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor’ (1930s) ***WD 05:20:18.561 = Mercury Theater, “Dracula” (July 11, 1938) ***WD 06:16:04.005 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945) 06:45:50.012 = The Weird Circle, “Mark of Plague” (1944) 07:13:26.045 = The Whistler, “Murder In Mind” (February 13, 1944) ***WD 07:39:47.861 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest of Sekhet” (February 27, 1933) ***WD (LQ) 08:05:14.743 = X Minus One, “The Sense of Wonder” (April 24, 1956) 08:33:05.838 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1951) 09:00:56.934 = Strange Adventure, “The Jade God” (1945) ***WD 09:04:17.271 = Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944) 09:31:40.783 = Beyond The Green Door, “Philip Baine In The Yukon” (1966) ***WD 09:35:21.173 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD 09:49:51.036 = 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. = = = = = "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. = = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows...

A lavish dinner party turns deadly when a guest dies while laughing hysterically – leaving everyone wondering what happened, and if one of them will be next. Hear the tale from Mystery House! | #RetroRadio EP0467 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Every Dog Has His Day” (August 02, 1976) 00:45:24.999 = Mr. District Attorney, “Hijack Killer” (August 10, 1952) 01:11:19.513 = Fleischman’s Yeast Hour, “School For Scandal” (February 07, 1953) ***WD 02:06:51.114 = Murder at Midnight, ‘Red Wheels” (September 13, 1946) 02:32:03.551 = The Black Museum, “The Brass Button” (February 05, 1952) ***WD 02:56:11.414 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Out of the Past” (April 19, 1949) 03:21:27.692 = Mystery House, “Laugh I Thought I’d Die” (April 14, 1946) 03:46:09.701 = Night Beat, “Juke Box Romance” (May 18, 1951) ***WD 04:16:10.848 = Nightfall, The Debt” (April 02, 1982) 04:45:08.777 = Mr. And Mrs. North, “Who Killed Stefano” (October 16, 1951) 05:09:54.726 = Obsession, “Dynamite” (October 09, 1950) ***WD 05:39:32.874 = Origin of Superstition, “Knock on Wood” (1935) ***WD 05:53:16.171 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes” (August 19, 1953) ***WD 06:16:53.491 = Price of Fear, “Remains To Be Seen” (September 01, 1973) ***WD 06:43:57.046 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “The World Series of Crime” (October 02, 1943) ***WD 07:13:24.895 = Quiet Please, “As Long As I Live” (July 19, 1948) 07:38:09.199 = Radio City Playhouse, “Two Moods From Past” (March 07, 1949) 08:07:47.139 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (late 40s/early 50s) ***WD 08:35:27.195 = Ripley’s Believe it or Not, “Church Inspired By a Footstool” (1930) ***WD 08:36:24.896 = Sam Spade, “Farmer’s Daughter Caper” (September 03, 1950) ***WD 09:03:53.544 = The Sealed Book, “Hands of Death” (March 18, 1945) ***WD 09:33:49.959 = The Shadow, “Death Is An Art” (February 11, 1940) ***WD 09:57:09.375 = 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. = = = = = "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. = = = = =#TrueCrime #Paranormal #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #SuspenseRadioClassics #1940sRadioHorror #OldRadioMysteryShows #CreepyOldRadioShows #TrueCrimeRadio #SupernaturalRadioPlays #GoldenAgeRadio #EerieRadioMysteries...

“WHY THE CLOWNS ARE DEAD” by Oliver, age 10 & Jonathan, age 7 “FLASHLIGHT TAG” by Jack Flores, age 15 “RED HALLOWEEN” by Dean Lopez, age 8 “THE UNDEAD SQUIRREL” by Joshua, age 6 1/2 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2025 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories

Throughout history, from Abraham Lincoln's chilling vision of his own death to a French teacher who appeared in two places simultaneously, witnesses have reported terrifying encounters with exact doubles of themselves—and many who saw their doppelganger died shortly after. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast = https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: We uncover the chilling case of Mercy Brown; a tale of tuberculosis, superstition, and unearthing graves. The story takes us to a place between reality and myth… and vampires. *** But first – for hundreds of years people have had chilling encounters with what would be described as their doubles. We're peeling back the veil between our world and the uncanny world of duplicates that haunt our imagination – and very possibly our reality. We’ll look at real-life cases of these spectral twins and explore the history and hauntings of doppelgangers!  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. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:26.971 = Show Open 00:03:57.075 = Disturbing Doppelgangers, Part 1 00:21:47.821 = Disturbing Doppelgangers, Part 2 00:37:33.203 = The Vampire, Mercy Brown 00:48:28.566 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Vampire, Mercy Brown” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4p9zxjuk “Your Other Self: Disturbing Accounts of Real Doppelgangers” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycknh8n2 =====(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: August 16, 2023 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...