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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. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/survey 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 = The Foreboding 00:01:27.722 = Show Open 00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier 00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery *** 00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders 00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride” 00:39:12.063 = The Green Man *** 00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo 00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens 01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney *** 01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call 01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares 01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire 01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes *** 01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops 01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES… https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More

From a mile-wide UFO over Arizona to the little girl who secretly named a planet, March 13 has always had something to hide. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313 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 #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

A newlywed couple's honeymoon takes a terrifying turn when Roger agrees to be hypnotized and buried alive for $500 — only to discover the carnival showman who put him there is actually an escaped homicidal maniac with no intention of digging him up. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0598 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Blood Red Wine” (June 06, 1977) 00:46:18.820 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD 01:13:50.475 = Philip Marlowe, “Fine Italian Hand” (November 05, 1949) 01:43:15.804 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952) 02:13:14.277 = The Black Mass, “Diary of a Madman” (December 16, 1964) ***WD 02:52:32.936 = Beyond Midnight, “Don’t Joke In a Morgue” (1968-1970) ***WD 03:20:58.240 = MindWebs, “The End” (March 05, 1983) 03:47:19.490 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD 04:14:59.546 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947) 04:44:15.424 = 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/WDRR0598

Three college friends playing with a Ouija board in 1990 claim a spirit told them the story of a murderous entity called The Bye Bye Man — but the real origin of the legend is far more fascinating than the fiction. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO’s Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne’s whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt’s house. (Glaring Red Eyes) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:01:10.443 = Show Open 00:04:03.332 = The Truth Behind ‘The Bye Bye Man’ 00:17:40.430 = Glaring Red Eyes *** 00:23:28.248 = UFOs Stalk Navy Ships 00:27:53.362 = Grandma’s House 00:29:38.913 = Lord Lucan, Wanted For Murder 00:33:48.978 = Hungry Ghosts of Japan 00:42:53.536 = British Soldier in the Mist *** 00:45:12.018 = Night School 00:47:06.455 = The Denver Airport Conspiracy 00:54:10.214 = The Lynching of Leo Frank 01:31:38.861 = Blue Eyed Six Murder *** 01:38:46.748 = Show Outro *** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES… https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More

A 22-year-old University of Kentucky cheerleader faces first-degree manslaughter and multiple other charges after her newborn son was found dead and concealed inside her Lexington apartment. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/LakenSnelling WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. #WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS