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Obscurata | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories

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Step into the shadows with Obscurata, the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio. Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark. Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending. Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 9 NOV • PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS

    AFTER DARK | The Haunting of Cielo Drive: Sharon Tate’s Premonition & Ghosts of Benedict Canyon

    Years before her infamous murder in 1969, actress Sharon Tate had a terrifying nightmare in a Benedict Canyon house - a vision many believe predicted the horror to come. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://www.cielodrive.com/archive/did-sharon-tate-have-a-premonition/ https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a37926396/jean-harlow-paul-bern-house-haunted/ https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a40834300/10050-cielo-drive-sharon-tate-house/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jul-03-ca-manson3-story.html Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next weekend. Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    31 min

  2. 8 NOV • PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS

    AFTER DARK | Ötzi the Iceman: Discovery, Death, and the Curse | True Paranormal Stories

    When two hikers stumbled upon a leathery corpse melting from a glacier in the Ötztal Alps in 1991, they didn’t know they had uncovered Europe’s oldest natural mummy or that their find would spark the legend of a deadly curse. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://iceman.it/en/ https://latitude65.ca/iceman-the-life-and-death-of-otzi/ https://livescience.com/otzi-the-iceman-facts https://theguardian.com/science/2005/nov/06/archaeology.uk https://independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/otzi-the-iceman-curse https://ripleys.com/weird-news/curse-of-otzi/ https://news.artnet.com/art-world/otzi-the-iceman-archaeology-1963783 Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again tomorrow. Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    28 min

  3. 2 NOV • PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS

    AFTER DARK | The Devil's Teeth: The Suspicious Death of Jeannette DePalma and a Town Haunted by Rumour

    CONTAINS MATURE THEMES - LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED In 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma vanished from Springfield, New Jersey. Six weeks later, her decomposed body was found atop a rocky cliff known locally as “The Devil’s Teeth.” Talk of occult rituals and Satanic cults spread quickly, fuelled by media speculation and strange reports from the scene. But decades later, a very different picture emerged. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://www.nj.com/union/2019/10/after-decades-of-suspicion-and-fear-heres-what-the-newly-released-files-in-the-jeannette-depalma-case-actually-reveal.html https://weirdnj.com/stories/jeannette-depalma/ https://www.nj.com/union/2021/08/50-years-after-nj-teens-body-was-found-on-devils-teeth-her-death-is-still-a-mystery.html https://deathonthedevilsteeth.com/ https://www.nj.com/news/2023/08/community-honors-teen-girl-whose-mysterious-death-still-haunts-nj-town-51-years-later.html https://morbidology.com/the-suspicious-death-of-jeannette-depalma/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/jeannette-depalma https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/torso-killer-richard-cottingham-confession-cold-case-murder-1220441/ https://www.nj.com/news/2022/09/jeannette-depalma-a-potential-clue-in-unsolved-death-of-nj-teen-led-to-infamous-serial-killer.html Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again tomorrow. Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    From Obscurata to The Whispering Woods: After Dark

    THE WHISPERING WOODS PODCAST Obscurata is evolving! Beginning November 2025, all new Obscurata episodes will now be released under The Whispering Woods: After Dark — our new late-night series. You’ll still hear the same in-depth mysteries, unsolved cases, and disturbing true stories you love, but now presented in The Whispering Woods’ signature style. For the time being, we’ll continue releasing episodes here on the Obscurata feed while everyone gets used to the change, but don’t worry, we’ll let you know exactly when to make the switch. Nothing else is changing except the name, the feed, and the music. The stories remain just as dark, detailed, and disturbing as ever. Make sure to follow The Whispering Woods to keep getting your weekly dose of folklore, true mystery, and supernatural tales. Thank you for listening and supporting independent storytelling. Sarah xx SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  5. 22 OCT

    THE FALL RIVER MURDERS : The Satanic Cult Killings | 1979–1980 Massachusetts Horror

    The following episode explores real events involving sexual violence, ritualistic murder, and graphic descriptions of death linked to the Fall River cult killings of 1979–1980. It also includes references to the Satanic Panic era and the exploitation of vulnerable young women. Some listeners may find the details deeply distressing. Please listen with care. In the industrial city of Fall River, Massachusetts, the bodies of three young women, Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden, were found between 1979 and 1980. What began as routine murder investigations soon spiralled into tales of Satanic rituals, occult sacrifices, and cult leaders ruling the city’s underworld. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_River_murders https://southcoastmurdersmysteries.weebly.com/the-fall-river-cult-murders.html https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/1984/391-mass-22-2.html https://turnto10.com/news/local/fall-river-cult-murder-robin-murphy-denied-parole-2017 https://upi.com/Archives/1981/03/13/Carl-Drew-convicted-of-murder-in-Fall-River-cult-case/5331353301200/ Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again on Tuesday. Sarah xx SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  6. 1 NOV • PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS

    AFTER DARK | The Legend of Pope Lick : Louisville’s Goatman & the Trestle Deaths | Urban Myth & Real Tragedy

    Something new stirs in the dark... This weekend, The Whispering Woods unveils After Dark, our most haunting tales yet. New Episodes every Saturday and Sunday. High above the woods of eastern Louisville stands the Pope Lick Trestle, an active railway bridge with a terrifying reputation. For decades, locals have whispered about the Pope Lick Monster - a half-man, half-goat creature said to hypnotize trespassers and lure them to their deaths. The site has claimed numerous lives, each one tangled in the legend’s long shadow. In this episode, we explore the chilling folklore, its origins, and the tragic fatalities that gave an urban myth a body count. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/legend-and-loss-at-the-pope-lick-trestle/article_76a6c0be-9373-11ed-b06b-cb4c71fe25b9.html https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2019/07/03/pope-lick-trestle-legend-has-claimed-lives-in-louisville/1626600001 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/pope-lick-goatman-ky https://www.wave3.com/story/31505416/why-are-people-still-climbing-pope-lick-trestle https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pope-lick-monster-legend-kentucky Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again tomorrow. Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    33 min

  7. 20 OCT

    THE CHILDRESS CURSE : The Tate Rowland & Terrie Trosper Case | Satanic Panic & Small-Town Horror

    The following episode explores real events involving suicide, murder, and the hysteria of the 1980s Satanic Panic. Some listeners may find the details distressing. Please listen with care. In the summer of 1988, 17-year-old Tate Rowland was found hanging from a tree outside Childress, Texas. What police first called a suicide soon spawned rumours of dark rituals and a hidden cult. Three years later, his sister Terrie Trosper was found dead under equally mysterious circumstances. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_of_Janson_Tate_Rowland_and_Terrie_Trosper https://haunting-and-true-crime-in-texas.beehiiv.com/p/the-childress-texas-satanic-panic https://spellcasterghosttours.com/the-rowland-trosper-case-childress-texas/ https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19920621&slug=1497027 Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again on Thursday. Sarah xx SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  8. 15 OCT

    THE HAUNTING OF GREYTHORNE HALL : The Caroline Spencer Case | Demonic Possession & Folklore

    In the autumn of 1978, a private nurse named Caroline Spencer arrived at Greythorne Hall, a secluded country manor in southern England, to care for a young woman named Emily Harper. What began as a routine convalescence soon descended into terror. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Sources: https://www.podpage.com/network/myths-and-malice/show/frightful/61-nurse-vs-devil-the-terrifying-caroline-spencer-case/ https://podcastaddict.com/beyond-the-edge-of-darkness-podcast/episode/201979335 https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/61-nurse-vs-devil-the-terrifying-caroline-spencer-case/id1553196158 Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again on Tuesday. Sarah xx SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Step into the shadows with Obscurata, the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio. Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark. Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending. Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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