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“HALLOWEEN GHOST STORIES BY CAMPFIRE” #WeirdDarkness

1 November 2024 - 1 hour 19 mins
Podcast Series Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, True Crime, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

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IN THIS EPISODE: As we step into the Halloween weekend, I thought it might be fun to share some Halloween-themed creepypastas. Four fictional stories, in fact. And to add to the “Halloweenishness” of this episode, rather than spooky music in the background, as you can already tell, I’m back at the campfire to tell you these spooky stories – because it just feels more like Halloween that way.

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1 hour 19 mins

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“NO BODY, NO CRIME: Disturbing TRUE CASES of ACID BATH CRIMES” and More True Terrors! #WeirdDarkness

“NO BODY, NO CRIME: Disturbing TRUE CASES of ACID BATH CRIMES” and More True Terrors! #WeirdDarkness

When it comes to murder, some choose bullets or blades—but the ones who use acid make sure nothing is left. 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: It’s one of the most gruesome ways movie and television villains dispose of their victims… the acid bath. The body being tossed in a tub, barrel, or bin, slowly dissolving into soup – leaving no evidence behind. But the truth of acid baths is far more gruesome – even more so those who choose to use the method to get rid of a body. (Acid Bath Horrors) *** Defiance, Ohio was the location for one of the best true werewolf stories most people never talk about. (Welcome to Werewolf Central) *** If you’re looking for some creepy places to visit this Halloween season, you can’t get much creepier than cemeteries and graveyards. I’ll share some of the most haunted ones that you might want to check out if you have ice in your veins. (The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards) *** The scenery may be beautiful when driving this road, but locals have nicknamed it la carretera de la muerte (the highway of death). We’ll look at Mexico’s La Rumorosa Highway. (The La Rumorosa Hauntings) *** Many considered Edward Rulloff to be a genius – a man ahead of his time. Others had quite the opposite opinion of him, thinking him a fraud or a conman. But nobody expected they would also be adding the word “killer” to his description. (Genius, Conman, Killer) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:02:28.835 = Welcome to Werewolf Central 00:08:14.595 = The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards 00:15:17.113 = Acid Bath Horrors 00:28:15.542 = La Rumorosa Highway 00:34:52.831 = Genius, Conman, and Killer 00:45:51.886 = Show Close 00:46:35.190 = Final Thought 00:46:56.831 = BLOOPERS SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AcidBathHorrors “Welcome to Werewolf Central” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2c3p59aa “The World’s Most Haunted Graveyards” from RealParanornalExperiences.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39z4fyaf “Acid Bath Horrors” by Abraham Rinquist for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/znvcuzps “The La Rumorosa Hauntings” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xj9sewk “Genius, Conman, and Killer” by Robert Willhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dy9fmky5 ===== (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...

47 mins

19 February Finished

“JANET WISHART’S WITCHY WAYS: A Witch Who Spelled Her Own Doom” Plus More True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

“JANET WISHART’S WITCHY WAYS: A Witch Who Spelled Her Own Doom” Plus More True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

Janet Wishart proudly lived as a feared witch in Aberdeen, casting curses and chaos until the flames took her. 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: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn’t do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn’t fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:02:25.533 = Janet Wishart’s Witchy Ways 00:11:05.062 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery 00:32:51.530 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson 00:41:24.609 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas 00:56:00.107 = Show Close 00:56:45.417 = Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JanetWishart “Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p “The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74 “The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd “A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm,...

57 mins

19 February Finished

“FOREVER DRACULA: THE METEORIC RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF BELA LUGOSI” + More Stories! #WeirdDarkness

“FOREVER DRACULA: THE METEORIC RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF BELA LUGOSI” + More Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Bela Lugosi soared to fame as the face of Dracula, but behind the cape was a life filled with heartbreak, addiction, and the crushing weight of Hollywood’s unforgiving spotlight. 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: He began as an obscure actor, became a universally loved monster, but ended in destitution. We’ll look at the career of Bela Lugosi. (The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi) *** Nearly a century has passed, and the grisly crime committed by two sisters remains as mysterious as ever. We’ll look at the Papin Sisters and the shocking gruesome murder they committed in 1933 that horrified France. (The Murderous Papin Sisters) *** You think you know what Halloween is all about, but you might not—not really. After all, it wasn't always about carving pumpkins and collecting candy. (Why Celebrate Halloween) *** When it comes to murder investigations, the skeletons in everyone’s closets – even those who are only peripheral characters in the drama – can still have their darkest secrets revealed. (The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder) *** And if I was to tell you I had a story called “The Woodchipper Murder” you might think it sounds like something out of the movie “Fargo” - but for Helle Nielsen, it was all too real. (The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In 00:01:00.389 = Show Open 00:03:01.036 = The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi 00:19:58.491 = The Murderous Papin Sisters 00:27:37.993 = Why Celebrate Halloween? 00:40:34.747 = Mystery of the Poisoned Powder 00:48:35.037 = The Woodchipper Murder 00:59:17.970 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BelaLugosi “The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi” by Quinn Armstrong for Ranker’s Entertainment: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f3jaaphz “The Murderous Papin Sisters” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhkwymzm “Why Celebrate Halloween” by Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fyzrarh “The Mystery of the Poisoned Powder” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nrdbvuc5 “The Woodchipper Murder of Newtown, Connecticut” from The Scare Chamber:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n2yhsppx ===== (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...

1 hour

18 February Finished

A Man Tries To Stop An ASSASSINATION IN TIME! #RetroRadio EP0328 #WeirdDarkness

A Man Tries To Stop An ASSASSINATION IN TIME! #RetroRadio EP0328 #WeirdDarkness

A man travels back in time to prevent a significant historical assassination, only to face unforeseen consequences that challenge his understanding of history and destiny. *** Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater from September 26, 1975! 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, “Assassination in Time” (September 26, 1975) ***WD 00:47:07.739 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Three Scarlet Letters” (1947-1950) 00:52:39.849 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD 01:14:19.549 = Gang Busters, “Oklahoma Kid” (December 07, 1946) 01:44:27.829 = Green Hornet, “Devil’s Playground” (July 11, 1939) (LQ) 02:10:06.379 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Cherchezla Gem” (January 04, 1952) ***WD 02:35:41.149 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Little Girl Lost” (June 21, 1980) 03:03:10.509 = The Haunting Hour, “Hands of Mr. Smith” (May 19, 1945) ***WD 03:29:15.979 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Five Books of Owen Deaver” (March 22, 1959) 03:53:59.209 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Spirits of Vengeance” (March 16, 1947) 04:19:18.189 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Arthur Gideon’s Memoirs” (1945-1947) ***WD (LQ) 04:44:19.659 = Sherlock Holmes, “Murder in the Moonlight” (October 29, 1945) 05:12:51.531 = 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/WDRR0328

5 hours 14 mins

18 February Finished

“AMITYVILLE: The MURDERS That Sparked a Legendary HORROR Tale” + More Scary Stories! #WeirdDarkness

“AMITYVILLE: The MURDERS That Sparked a Legendary HORROR Tale” + More Scary Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Before the legend of the Amityville Horror, there was a real-life nightmare—a family massacre, a shocking confession, and a story that still doesn’t add up. 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: Was there another gunman in the notorious Amityville House murders? (The Defeo Family Massacre) *** We’ve all heard of the Headless Horseman – but Sleepy Hollow's lesser-known ghost will terrify you all the more. (The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow) *** Theodore Roosevelt was so tough, that during one of his speeches he was shot in the chest – but still kept going until his speech was over. And then there was Alice, his daughter – who may have been even tougher than Teddy! (A Bullet And a Voodoo Doll) *** An icy cold hand caresses a girl in the middle of the night. (A Comfort) *** For most people, spotting a UFO would be considered extremely unusual, but for two Ohio women, seeing a UFO was the least surprising part of their experience. (UFOs And Time Distortions) *** AND A WHOLE LOT MORE! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In 00:01:45.670 = Show Open 00:03:27.779 = The Defeo Family Massacre 00:21:20.179 = The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow 00:24:19.766 = The Bullet And The Voodoo Doll 00:28:06.565 = A Comfort 00:33:47.838 = UFOs and Time Distortions 00:50:17.276 = I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities (Fictional Story) 01:01:01.954 = Leaving The Hospital 01:08:13.836 = To The Moon and Back 01:20:21.638 = Don’t Let This Be You (Fictional Story) 01:42:48.921 = Grandma’s House 01:47:56.073 = Show Close 01:48:41.694 = Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeforeAmityville “The Defeo Family Massacre” posted at The UnRedacted: https://tinyurl.com/uuc9r6c “The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/fmVz30mX4TL “A Bullet And The Voodoo Doll” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: https://tinyurl.com/v8v8q7f “A Comfort” by Lady Madonna, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/yx4y7xvz “UFOs and Time Distortions” by Tim Swartz at UFO Review: https://tinyurl.com/w4plgq2 FICTION STORY: “I Was Born With Superhuman Abilities” by Alayne Winters – posted at Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/rlxl9lr “Leaving the Hospital” by Weirdo family member, Louise Latham – submitted directly to Weird Darkness “To the Moon and Back” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness FICTION STORY: “Don’t Let This Be You” by Hikari Shimizu – posted at Creepypasta.com:https://tinyurl.com/r42rmmm “Grandma’s House” by Weirdo family member, Rachel...

1 hour 49 mins

18 February Finished

“Eau de Afterlife: What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like?” #WeirdDarkness #MindofMarlar

“Eau de Afterlife: What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like?” #WeirdDarkness #MindofMarlar

Coming soon to a fragrance counter near you: “Eternal Essence" -- With Top Notes of Frankincense and a Whisper of the Afterlife. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/eaudeafterlife/ Originally aired: February 17, 2025

6 mins

17 February Finished

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