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  • HORROR BY GASLIGHT: Chilling Unsolved Murders That Haunted The Victorian Era Beyond Jack the Ripper

    HORROR BY GASLIGHT: Chilling Unsolved Murders That Haunted The Victorian Era Beyond Jack the Ripper
    Apr 18 2025
    Gaslit streets, shadowy crimes, and killers who vanished without a trace — these haunting Victorian-era murders remain unsolved more than a century later.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: The fog-shrouded streets of Victorian England – where gaslit alleys concealed dark secrets and justice often remained elusive. From the gruesome "Shakespeare" murder that had London wondering if Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic, to dismembered bodies scattered along the Thames, to high society poisonings that scandalized the nation, the Boxing Day slaughter of the Murphy siblings, the Christmas Eve killing of actress Harriet Buswell, the strange death of Charles Bravo that exposed a scandalous love triangle, and more. In an era of rudimentary forensics and primitive police work, these murderers vanished into history, leaving behind only questions and theories. These crimes from the 1800s remain unsolved today – just as they were over a century ago.

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and East River Shadows” (Short Story Lead-In)
    00:07:15.256 = Show Open
    00:10:36.687 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 1
    00:25:14.532 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 2
    00:39:17.189 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 3
    00:50:37.114 = THE THAMES TORSO MURDERS: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer
    01:13:31.020 = THE BALHAM MYSTERY: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo
    01:35:48.075 = BLOOD ON BOXING DAY: The Gatton Murders
    01:47:56.775 = THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF MADELEINE SMITH; Love, Poison, and Mystery
    02:01:50.405 = BRADFORD BUTCHERY: The Tragic Case of John Gill
    02:19:09.778 = THE GRIMWOOD MURDER: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene
    02:34:00.843 = CHRISTMAS MURDER OF A FORGOTTEN ACTRESS: The Case of Harriet Busman
    02:49:39.560 = THE PIMLICO POISONINGS: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery
    02:59:58.344 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    (Includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UnsolvedVictorian
    BOOK: “Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper — Case Closed" (2002) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3Y51Bsl
    BOOK: "Chasing the Ripper" (2014) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3GaZuNs
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    3 h et 1 min
  • SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER

    SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER
    Apr 18 2025
    After a long drive through a snowy mountain pass, Mark stumbles into a warm, welcoming diner – where the coffee is strong, the cook is stronger, and the only thing on the menu is terror.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fictional horror and suspense!

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:38.861 = Hospitality (Snowstorm Terror at Silver Line Diner), Part 1
    00:13:22.273 = Hospitality, Part 2
    00:27:48.216 = Hospitality, Part 3
    00:45:39.317 = A Holy Terror, Part 1
    00:54:44.978 = A Holy Terror, Part 2
    01:15:30.858 = A Holy Terror, Part 3
    01:22:01.474 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “A Holy Terror” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/enb8h3bz
    “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/
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    (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.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: April 22, 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SilverLineDiner
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    1 h et 24 min
  • What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still?

    What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still?
    Apr 17 2025
    A young man encounters a mysterious figure who claims to be the nephew of Satan. This being offers to grant the villager’s every desire, leading to a series of events that reveal the dark consequences of getting everything one wishes for! Hear “The Mysterious Stranger” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0384

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Stranger” (January 11, 1976) ***WD
    00:48:00.279 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (1936)
    01:14:25.879 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ex-Con Candidate” (1945-1951) ***WDLQ
    01:39:58.589 = Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal In Bohemia” (December 10, 1945) ***WD
    02:09:46.399 = Inner Sanctum, “Shadow of Death” (October 02, 1945)
    02:40:37.659 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WDLQ
    03:07:51.179 = The LineUp, “Bromell And Bellows Bloody Bullet Case” (April 24, 1951)
    03:33:55.299 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
    04:03:39.069 = Philip Marlowe, “Last Laugh” (April 02, 1949) ***WD
    04:34:16.379 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD
    05:00:50.024 = 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
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0384
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    5 h et 2 min
  • IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?!

    IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?!
    Apr 17 2025
    A mysterious child is chained in a basement by its parents. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest that the child is not entirely human – its body secretes green fluid, and it moves in unsettling ways. Hear the story “Born of Man And Woman” on Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0383

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” (January 09, 1976) ***WD
    00:48:04.969 = Five After The Hour, “Light Wife” (October 17, 1945) ***WD
    01:12:21.859 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Book Case” (Late 1940s)
    01:19:43.839 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
    01:48:31.689 = Gang Busters, “Supersonic Safecrackers” (December 06, 1947)
    02:15:07.119 = The Green Hornet, “The Lawyer Beats the Law” (August 08, 1939)
    02:45:17.919 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
    03:12:59.309 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Faith, Lime and Charity” (March 21, 1952) ***WD
    03:39:15.899 = (BBC) Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD
    04:08:24.529 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945)
    04:34:21.479 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Gun Shy” (May 03, 1959)
    04:58:38.119 = 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
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0383
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    5 h
  • WE DREAMED THEM INTO EXISTENCE: Exploring Tulpas, Flying Saucers, and the Emergence of Grey Aliens

    WE DREAMED THEM INTO EXISTENCE: Exploring Tulpas, Flying Saucers, and the Emergence of Grey Aliens
    Apr 17 2025
    What if aliens didn’t come from the stars — but from us, shaped by our own beliefs, fears, and imagination into the ever-changing visitors haunting our skies?
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    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.
    IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that UFOs and ETs exist simply because we believe they exist? Could it be that our own minds are creating real extraterrestrial entities and alien spacecraft? (Could UFOs Be Tulpas?) *** Nearly two decades after the disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, a suspect was finally arrested. But did police have the right man? (The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley) *** The town of Bath, North Carolina was a known port for pirates. It was even rumored that Blackbeard lived a second life in the town with a wife – or two. With villainy and corruption rampant, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the town might also be cursed. (The Bath Town Curse) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the story about how he came into contact with a Sasquatch! (I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security) *** Your grandfather is the founder of one of the world’s largest brewing companies, and you’re fortunate enough to not only work for him, but to also be the heir to his brewing empire. Life was good, you were untouchable. Until one day, you weren’t. (Coors – Death of an Heir)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview
    00:02:00.806 = Show Open
    00:03:58.895 = Could UFOs Be Tulpas?
    00:13:17.599 = The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley
    00:21:00.879 = The Bath Town Curse
    00:25:45.928 = I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security
    00:28:05.670 = Coors: Death Of An Heir
    00:33:19.285 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Could UFOs Be Tulpas?” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2uIT0NQ
    “The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley” by Allison Wild: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Uq0MdN
    “The Bath Town Curse” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2VeJM7F
    “I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security” by Weirdo family member Clayton Blackwell
    “Coors – Death of an Heir” by The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Kf4R0T
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    (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.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: June 13, 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOTulpas
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    34 min
  • TILLIE KLIMEK: The Notorious Psychic Murderess and Widow Maker of Chicago

    TILLIE KLIMEK: The Notorious Psychic Murderess and Widow Maker of Chicago
    Apr 17 2025
    She claimed she could predict your death to the exact day — and somehow, she was always correct. But how did she know?
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    IN THIS EPISODE: Tillie Klimek had been convicted of only a single murder, but the authorities suspected that she had killed many more, including her three husbands. (Chicago’s Constant Widow) *** The batteries of numerous vehicles in a family’s driveway all go dead at the same time. Two at the same time might be a coincidence. Three would be suspicious. Four dead batteries – combined with the sighting of a shadow person and other bizarre experiences… that has got to be supernatural. (Dead Battery) *** The case had gone cold some say because of police corruption and a cover-up, but is heating up again now as a new sheriff discovers long-hidden evidence. We’ll look inside the Keddie Murders. (The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28) *** Extraterrestrials… and the government. It seems you can’t have one without the other. (The Politics of the UFO)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00.00.000 = Lead-In
    00:00:24.205 = Show Open
    00:02:11.497 = Chicago’s Constant Widow: Tillie Klimek
    00:13:14.585 = Dead Battery
    00:21:12.714 = Quadruple Homicide At Cabin 28
    00:35:33.746 = The Politics Of The UFO
    00:55:20.179 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Chicago’s Constant Widow, Tillie Klimek” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Gkzz4r
    “Dead Battery” by Sunset Sister: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2v7GWFT
    “The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28” by Ted Kammerer: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UhZKg9
    “The Politics of the UFO” by Brian Allan: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2X72oqA
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    (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.)
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    Originally aired: June 14, 2020
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkess.com/TillieKlimek
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    57 min
  • “David Bowie’s Mysterious White Witch” and “The Maniacal San Francisco Witch Killers”

    “David Bowie’s Mysterious White Witch” and “The Maniacal San Francisco Witch Killers”
    Apr 16 2025
    She read tarot for rock stars, cast spells that changed lives, and helped David Bowie confront something evil in his swimming pool — this is the true story of Walli Elmlark, the White Witch of New York.
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    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.
    IN THIS EPISODE: David Bowie was no stranger to the occult – he even went so far as to have his swimming pool, which he believed to be possessed, exorcised not by a priest – but by a woman named Walli Elmlark who claimed to be a witch. (David Bowie’s White Witch) *** The gruesome true story of two people whose love caused their insanity to grow darker with each passing day, eventually sending them on a crusade to kill anything they deemed evil or immoral – but resulting in the murders of innocent people. (The San Francisco Witch Killers)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview
    00:01:08.103 = Show Open
    00:02:30.949 = The 1980s Witch Killers
    00:11:26.266 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 1)
    00:25:54.916 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 2)
    00:33:31.139 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The San Francisco Witch Killers” by Alyse Wax from The13thFloor.tv: https://tinyurl.com/ycyurbey
    BOOK CHAPTER FROM PATREON: “Murderous Minds: Vol 4: 1980’s Witch Killers”:https://www.patreon.com/posts/chapter-04-of-4-25304574 – or buy the full book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3J68cel
    FULL BOOK: "David Bowie - UFOs - Witchcraft - Cocaine - and Paranoia”: https://amzn.to/45ZucBu
    “David Bowie’s White Witch” by Sean Casteel from the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt
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    (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.)
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    "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.
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    Originally aired: June 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DavidBowie
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    35 min
  • THE CIRCLEVILLE LETTERS AND THE WESTFIELD WATCHER: Chilling True Psychological Horrors!

    THE CIRCLEVILLE LETTERS AND THE WESTFIELD WATCHER: Chilling True Psychological Horrors!
    Apr 16 2025
    Two families. Two homes. One haunted by anonymous letters that led to death… the other stalked by a stranger obsessed with “young blood.”

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    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.
    IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We’ll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I’ll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017.

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00.00.000 = Lead-In
    00:01:51.202 = Show Open
    00:03:06.693 = The Circleville Letters
    00:14:30.627 = The Westfield Watcher
    00:42:39.061 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr
    “The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd
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    (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.)
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    "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: June 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CirclevilleAndWestfield
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    44 min