Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved Darren Marlar

IN THIS EPISODE: We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic)

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Introduction
00:02:00.595 = Show Open
00:05:04.407 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana
00:19:31.563 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions
00:28:51.340 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life
00:35:43.083 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings
00:47:13.922 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?
00:52:50.433 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock
00:59:49.304 = The Pink Poop Pandemic
01:06:12.657 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw
“The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u
“Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46uj6fyk
“The Pink Poop Pandemic” by Roisin Everard for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ak8kzv7
“The Jacksonville Kidnappings” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfhcbwu
“Brilliant Wartime Deceptions” by Jetta for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f9xwp3z
“Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?” by A. Sutherland for Message To Eagle:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6awrpm
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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One of the most popular radio shows in history, “The Shadow” went on the air in August of 1930. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening lines of the "Detective Story" program captivated listeners and are instantly recognizable even today. Originally the narrator of the series of macabre tales, the eerie voice known as The Shadow became so popular to listeners that "Detective Story" was soon renamed "The Shadow," and the narrator became the star of the old-time mystery radio series, which ran until 1954. A figure never seen, only heard, the Shadow was an invincible crime fighter. He possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. Besides his tremendous strength, he could defy gravity, speak any language, unravel any code, and become invisible with his famous ability to "cloud men's minds." Along with his team of operatives, the Shadow battled adversaries with chilling names like The Black Master, Kings of Crime, The Five Chameleons, and, of course, The Red Menace. The Shadow's exploits were also avidly followed by readers in The Shadow magazine, which began in 1931 following the huge success of the old-time mystery radio program. The magazine was published by Street & Smith, who had also sponsored the old-time mystery radio program. Over the course of 18 years, Street & Smith published 325 issues of The Shadow, each one containing a novel about the sinister crime fighter. These stories were written by Maxwell Grant, a fictional name created by the publishing company. Although several different people wrote under the pseudonym, Walter B. Gibson wrote most of the stories, 282 in all. Most of the novels published have been reprinted in paperback and The Shadow adventures remain popular today, with Shadow comic books, magazines, toys, games, cds and cassettes of old-time radio shows, and books bringing top dollar among collectors the world over.
YOUTUBE CHAPTERS GUIDE...
00:00:00.000 = Introduction
00:01:54.735 = The Wig Makers of Doom Street (November 28, 1948)
00:32:02.306 = Death And The Crown Odalph (January 02, 1949)
00:59:51.393 = Trail of the Knifer (February 20, 1949)
01:29:55.434 = Collectors of Death (February 27, 1949)
01:59:37.365 = Unto Death Do Us Part (March 06, 1949)
02:29:56.952 = The Ring of Mahlalaylee (March 13, 1949)
02:55:44.114 = Monkey Woman (May 29, 1949)
03:21:46.493 = The Bridge of Tragedy – Australian Episode (March 22, 1951)
03:49:37.714 = Return To Life – Australian Episode (September 23, 1951)
04:16:14.876 = The Vengeance of Angela Nolan (June 27, 1954)
04:42:52.794 = Death House Rescue (September 26, 1937)

SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
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IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it’s one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… allegedly. Believers and skeptics are still arguing over its authenticity. (The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family) *** In 1764, the peaceful region of Gévaudan, France, was plunged into terror by a series of brutal attacks attributed to a mysterious beast. As the creature's deadly rampage continued, whispers of a werewolf and sensational newspaper reports fueled a nationwide hysteria. Whatever the Beast of Gévaudan was, the true story still haunts the people living there. (The Terror of Gévaudan) *** In 1990, a horrifying mass shooting at the Las Cruces Bowl bowling alley left four people dead and three others wounded, including children. Despite multiple eyewitnesses and extensive investigations, the killers remain at large. (The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre) *** New York City, where ghostly apparitions and haunted landmarks abound. From the infamous Dakota building to the chilling tales of Washington Square Park, New York is one of the most haunted cities in the world. We’ll look at just a few ghost locations in the Big Apple. (The Ghosts of New York) *** When William W. Place remarried, he hoped for a loving and stable household. However, his new wife, Martha, quickly showed her true colors, leading to tragic consequences. It’s a tale of jealousy, violence, and ends with the first woman executed by electric chair in the U.S. (A Red Path of Jealousy) *** Imagine dancing non-stop for days, weeks, or even months, all for a chance to win food and money during the Great Depression. Dance marathons pushed contestants to their physical and mental limits, turning a simple competition into a shocking spectacle of endurance and desperation. (Till Death Do We Dance)

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Introduction
00:01:51.100 = Show Open
00:05:12.858 = Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family
00:16:37.578 = The Red Path of Jealousy
00:21:56.980 = The Ghosts of New York
00:31:17.012 = The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
00:40:12.243 = Till Death Do We Dance
00:44:17.224 = The Terror of Gévaudan

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Demonic Haunting of the Ammons Family” source: Brent Swancer at Mysterious Universe:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msuzydn4“The Terror of Gévaudan” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaxre4e8“The Ghosts of New York” source: Lyra Radford at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc5mfzsr
“A Red Path of Jealousy” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nmeb5m9w
“The Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmm22z
“Till Death Do We Dance” source: Oddity Central: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57khdpxvWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.= = = = =
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Welcome to a DARKIVES EPISODE from November 06, 2017! *** Is a time portal hidden in the Arizona Mountains near Mexico? One man swears to it. *** A young wife, home alone with her husband in the military, begins experiencing strange happenings in their apartment. *** On a rainy night, a man begins to hear strange sounds from above that can’t be explained. *** A WeirdDarkness listener tells their story of being terrified by an entity… for over 21 years. *** A deceased relative saves the life of one woman – her husband tells us the story. *** An invisible friend decides to show up, uninvited, on a camping trip in an original story submitted by a WeirdDarkness subscriber. *** A chat with a small boy at a wedding unexpectedly turns into a paranormal encounter. *** A female presence haunts a newly married Japanese couple. *** A conman teams up with a necromancer… and it does not bode well for either one of them. *** The old Lake View Sanitarium, constructed in 1930 as a tuberculosis sanatorium, is now one of the most haunted places in Wisconsin. *** A young girl encounters a terrifying entity… in the bathroom.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Apartment From Hell” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Lacy T.
“From Above” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Sabby Ray (https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal)
“Him” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Taylor Rydbom https://www.facebook.com/taylor.rydbom
“My Deceased Nan Saved My Life” submitted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com
“The Camping Trip” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Michael
“The Boy In The Sailor Suit” - https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/11/01/boy-in-the-sailor-suit/
“The Female Presence That Haunted The Green House” - http://amzn.to/2y4lvW9
“The Wife Swapping Elizabethan Magicians” - https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/10/30/halloween-case-26-wife-swapping-elizabethan-magicians/
“The Terrifying Madison, Wisconsin Sanitarium” - https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/10/26/2280/
“The San Jose Bathroom Spirit Stalker” - https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2017/10/25/halloween-case-21-san-jose-bathroom-spirit-stalker/
“Mysterious Interdimensional Portal That Can Alter Time Is Hidden In The Arizona Mountains” – http://ow.ly/Bb4b30gn7td
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
00:03:49.400 = Caliber Pistol (AKA Little Blue 22)
00:30:04.638 = .32 Calibre Bullet
00:54:13.612 = Bath Tub
01:18:08.600 = The Black Gladstone Bag
01:48:45.115 = The Brick
02:12:03.741 = The Brass Button
02:36:57.859 = Can Of Weed Killer
03:02:13.049 = Canvas Bag
03:28:27.300 = The Car Tire
03:52:47.800 = The Champagne Glass
04:19:38.442 = A Claw Hammer
04:45:44.689 = Door Key

SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.com
Weird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.
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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
Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
WeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.
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HOUR ONE: A group of hunters and Bigfoot enthusiasts go out looking for the elusive creature – but what they find is even more bizarre than anyone might have expected. (The Ultimate Monstrous Thought-Form) *** No one really thinks about it, but cops are usually one of the most credible witnesses to paranormal phenomena. Police officers are trained observers and usually will make better witnesses than a civilian. But even our brave men and women in blue can be terrified into a shade of white. (Police and the Paranormal) *** A bizarre phenomenon that manages to teeter where the lines of Bigfoot, Werewolves, the paranormal, and urban legend intersect, takes things deeper into the strange with various reports that suggest these beings utilize the mental power of telepathy as well. We’ll look into some of the creepy encounters with the Dogman. (Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen)
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HOUR TWO: In parts of Africa it’s not the werewolf you need to look out for, but the were-hyena… and it’s almost always the local blacksmith that is the man behind the monster. (Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena) *** Does the Vatican have a device that allows them to see in the past and the future? Some believe they do. And if it were to ever fall into the wrong hands, it could then create the “scariest dictatorship the world has ever seen.” (The Vatican’s Chronovisor) *** Some fathers will do whatever it takes to protect the virtue of their daughters. One man’s solution came at the end of an ax blade. (The Linville Murderer) *** A man believes the creature in his nightmares may be trying to speak with him. (Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams) *** A young girl is surprised to find the Easter Bunny visit her in the middle of the night. But many years later she learns it wasn’t either of her parents. (Easter Bunny Creeper) *** The stories range from the being inbred cretins running amok, to government created mutants, to escaped hydrocephalic patients from an insane asylum. What are the strange creatures people are seeing in the deep woods of Ohio? (Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads) *** Glitch In The Matrix
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SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:
“Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2lNmfOq
“The Vatican’s Chronovisor” by Amando Flavio: http://bit.ly/2mh4Vl3
“The Linville Murderer” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2klRUWQ
“Spirit Communicating Through My Dreams” by Ari Lancaster: http://bit.ly/2mh4QxL
“The Easter Bunny Creeper” posted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com: http://bit.ly/2lN3Wcb
“Strange Encounters With The Bizarre Melonheads” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2keM2hS
“Glitch In The Matrix” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
“Bizarre Encounters With Telepathic Dogmen” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2lQ72fv (Photos mentioned in this story: http://bit.ly/2mbhs9r)
“Police and the Paranormal” is a collection of stories gathered from GhostTheory.com and GhostsNGhouls.com:http://bit.ly/2kKyk6K (other link is no longer available)
“The Ultimate Monstrous...