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The CIA spent decades experimenting with psychic spies who could remotely view enemy secrets, and creating mind control programs that may have created assassins. The chilling possibility is that these programs never really ended. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: It was kept secret for years that the U.S. government spent millions of dollars and decades of research and experiments looking into the paranormal, trying to weaponize psychic powers like remote viewing and mind control. We were told they didn’t find much success – but could that be part of an ongoing secret? What if they did succeed, but don’t want us to know due to “national security” reasons? And what if they aren’t just spying on our enemies, but also on us, the country’s citizens? And if they can do that… can they also control our minds to make us think and do whatever they wish? It’s a disturbing journey.  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 00:02:09.494 = Show Open 00:03:39.057 = The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult 00:21:30.404 = Remote Viewing and the CIA 00:45:38.900 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 1 01:06:33.426 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 2 01:23:28.464 = Mind Control and MKUltra, Part 3 01:35:12.768 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The U.S. Government Dabbles In The Occult” by Colin Dickey for The New Republic: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjnw39 “Remote Viewing and the CIA” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mte672ey “Mind Control and MKUltra” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96m772 BOOK: “Phenomena – The Secret History of the U. S. Government’s Investigations Into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3QudCnX BOOK: “Area 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Military Base” by Annie Jacobsen: https://amzn.to/3s3g3Uv BOOK: “The Men Who Stare At Goats” by Jon Ronson: https://amzn.to/440YHox BOOK: “The Pentagon’s Brain – An Uncensored History of DARPA,...

Three detectives enter a mansion plagued by phantom cats, but the greatest danger may be whoever — or whatever — is controlling them. | #RetroRadio EP0459 A trio of detectives get involved in a sinister case surrounding a supposedly haunted mansion plagued by eerie feline phenomena. They are drawn into investigating unexplained catlike scrabbling sounds echoing through empty halls, shadows that slink across walls — and the unnerving question: is there a supernatural presence stalking the place, or is someone exploiting local superstition for darker schemes? Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 01” (October 03, 1949) 00:15:23.977 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 02” (October 04, 1949) 00:29:59.677 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 03” (October 05, 1949) 00:43:01.043 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 04” (October 06, 1949) 00:56:11.388 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 05” (October 07, 1949) 01:10:27.270 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 06” (October 10, 1949) 01:23:09.183 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 07” (October 11, 1949) 01:39:59.137 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 08” (October 12, 1949) 01:52:48.200 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 09” (October 13, 1949) 02:07:21.564 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 10” (October 14, 1949) 02:21:45.483 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 11” (October 17, 1949) 02:36:41.042 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 12” (October 18, 1949) 02:47:11.247 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 13” (October 19, 1949) 03:02:31.748 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 14” (October 20, 1949) 03:17:12.587 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 15” (October 21, 1949) 03:33:31.053 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 16” (October 24, 1949) 03:49:23.986 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 17” (October 25, 1949) 04:03:21.929 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 18” (October 26, 1949) 04:17:45.380 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 19” (October 27, 1949) 04:31:31.991 = I Love a Mystery, “The Fear That Creeps Like a Cat, Part 20” (October 28, 1949) 04:44:58.166 = 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...

When your marriage ends over Sasquatch… and the judge sides with the cryptid READ or LISTEN to this #MindOfMarlar article: https://weirddarkness.com/mm-squatchdivorce MindOfMarlar™, WeirdDarkness®, Copyright ©2025 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.

From the 1981 Boston sightings, to Steven King’s monster, to John Wayne Gacy's horrific murders, we have plenty of reasons to loath these nightmare entertainers. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: Why do clowns creep us out? We’ll look at some of the reasons. We’ll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we’ll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing. 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. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Tamarac Square Clown” posted at DarkStories.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck74etk “Why So Serious About Clowns?” by Frank T. McAndrew for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cd2hp; and Beth Forrester for Spirit Halloween:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8m3h “Creepy Clown Sightings” by Matthew Dessem for Slate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fdppc8j; Nina Young for Kidspot.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p852r3b “Clowns of Crime” by Lauren Tousignant for The New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8thetd; Maggie Panos at PopSugar.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87t7hh; and from iHorror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7byrxnmv “John Wayne Gacy: Killer Clown” by Katie Serena for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7465z8 ===== (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...

A terrified woman claims a demon with a face is behind a grisly axe murder — but the truth is far more horrifying! Hear the tale from Stay Tuned For Terror! | #RetroRadio EP0458 Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Forty-Five Minutes to Murder” (June 28, 1976) ***WD 00:46:28.130 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Dunder Rock” (1930) ***WD 00:47:27.946 = Sam Spade, “Chargogagog” (September 25, 1949) 01:15:33.756 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ) 01:39:21.724 = The Shadow, “The Precipice Called Death” (January 21, 1940) 02:04:42.383 = Sleep No More, “Evening Flowering of Strange Orchid” (April 24, 1957) 02:33:46.830 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Absolute Silence” (1984) 02:47:54.064 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD 03:02:33.180 = Strange Wills, “Seven Flights to Glory” (August 03, 1946) 03:32:29.594 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955) 03:47:35.602 = Suspense, “A Friend To Alexander” (August 03, 1943) 04:17:23.652 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963) 04:22:25.883 = The Saint, “Terrible Tintype” (November 26, 1950) 04:52:11.282 = Theater Five, “Echo of Madness” (October 07, 1964) 05:14:13.458 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD 05:43:47.290 = 2000 Plus, “Alone” (November 15, 1950) 06:14:26.864 = The Unexpected, “Solid Citizen” (1940) 06:29:13.253 = Unit 99, “Disturbance Call” (April 11, 1958) 06:52:53.535 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD 07:06:42.571 = Escape, “Bloodbath” (June 30, 1950) 07:34:41.966 = The Weird Circle, “Bell Tower” (1944) 08:02:06.940 = The Whistler, “Patients For Doctor” (November 21, 1943) 08:31:46.821 = X Minus One, “Star Bright” (April 10, 1956) 09:00:05.392 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD (LQ) 09:22:02.945 = Strange Adventure, “Runaway” (1945) 09:25:31.625 = Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD 09:53:05.540 = 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. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0458