“The Giant of Kandahar: Myth, Mystery, or Military Cover-Up?" Plus More True Terrors! #WeirdDarkness

God has the same definition of narcissists as we do: “lover of self.” Today we unpack how the ancient myth of Narcissus ties into God’s truth about pride and selfishness, and we ask, “is there any hope for a narcissist to get into heaven?” Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless! MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS… BOOK: “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse,” by Chuck DeGroat: https://amzn.to/4fVvSQv Original article: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/what-would-jesus-say-to-a-narcissist.html (Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.) === Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound. === "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46 === Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness === Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025. https://weirddarkness.com/cotu-whatwouldgodsaytoanarcissist/

How did an insurance salesman, a fake phone call, and a missing address lead to one of the most baffling and unsolved murders in history? NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV IN THIS EPISODE: Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren’t always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma’s creepy house. (My Grandma’s Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey went on a walk with her dog one afternoon—and was never seen alive again. (The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey) *** They were called “The West Memphis Three” - and they were tried and convicted of the murder of three boys in 1994. But a campaign for their release succeeded, and they walked out of prison in 2011. Was justice served? (The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open 00:01:13.828 = Show Intro 00:03:25.625 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 1) 00:32:37.808 = The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace (Part 2) 00:48:11.111 = The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary 01:00:43.175 = My Grandma’s Poltergeist 01:07:43.494 = The Tragic Murder of Helen Bailey 01:13:53.906 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 1) 01:44:46.613 = West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil (Part 2) 01:57:59.937 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r2mvag2 “The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/smk76tu “My Grandma’s Poltergeist” by Russ Wilson – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com “The Tragic Murder of Author Helen Bailey” by Shannon Raphael for The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/wb9jn3d “The West Memphis Three: A Deal With The Devil” from The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/r7uc2xw Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = (Over time links seen above 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: September 07, 2018 SOURCES PAGE:

In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open 00:01:44.727 = Show Intro 00:05:09.008 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier 00:14:49.618 = The Hagley Woods Mystery 00:29:29.035 = The Erdington Murders 00:33:37.646 = The “One Way Ride” 00:40:26.183 = The Green Man 00:42:59.001 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo 00:48:07.919 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens 01:13:12.935 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney 01:21:13.109 = Ghost 911 Call 01:22:44.001 = Eight-Legged Nightmares 01:28:48.500 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire 01:32:23.667 = The Legend of Green Eyes 01:42:21.524 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops 01:47:52.281 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Eerie Facts About Point Nemo” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8 “The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier” by Mark Oliver for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy “The Erdington Murders” posted at The Line Up:

After purchasing a strange curio at an antique store, a man and his wife are immediately blessed with good fortune. However, when their child perishes soon after, the woman begins to suspect that a great evil surrounds the supposed lucky charm. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Onyx Eye” (August 01, 1975) ***WD 00:47:19.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Revenge” (January 10, 1991) 01:17:00.319 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945) (LQ) 01:41:28.849 = Five Minute Mysteries, “My Pal Patsy” (1947-1950) 01:46:35.199 = Gang Busters, “Rumbolt Vault Robbery $3-Million” (January 05, 1946) ***WD (LQ) 02:10:27.829 = The Green Hornet, “Pink Lemonade and Tan Bark” (June 22, 1939) 02:40:49.719 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD 03:04:43.329 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Third Woman” (December 07, 1951) ***WD 03:30:01.239 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Dead Man of Varley Grange” (March 22, 1984) 03:57:16.509 = The Haunting Hour, “A Corpse There Was” (April 21, 1945) 04:22:18.719 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Winchester Quarantine” (February 22, 1959) 04:46:32.119 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The House of Murder” (April 13, 1947) ***WD 05:10:51.373 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0294

Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—a tale of forbidden desires, shadowy castles, and a female vampire's deadly and seductive spell. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Carmilla” (July 31, 1975) ***WD 00:47:03.509 = The Avenger, “The Cradle of Doom” (October 26, 1945) ***WD 01:15:33.739 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Waiting Wall” (ADU) 01:31:49.189 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mosley Searches for Schneider” (ADU) 01:36:47.669 = Beyond Midnight, “The Room” (March 21, 1969) ***WD 02:06:26.479 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02. 1052) 02:21:10.189 = Box 13, “The Better Man” (January 02, 1949) 02:48:27.109 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Versus The Mutant Rats” (1992) 03:13:52.709 = The Clock, “The Hitchhiker” (February 09, 1947) ***WD (LQ) 03:38:34.269 = The Sounds of Darkness, “You Never Know With Women” (December 24, 1967) 04:03:09.729 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Rocket From Manhattan” (February 11, 1972) 04:31:44.549 = The Diary of Fate, “John Haynes” (July 13, 1948) ***WD 04:58:21.509 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0293