Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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MORNING WEIRD DARKNESS: Cloven Hoofprints & Presidential Pettiness | Jan 20, 2026 Jan 20, 2026

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January 20th sits on the calendar like a date with unfinished business. It's the day America permanently changed how presidents leave office, the anniversary of a week when an entire state armed itself against something that left impossible tracks in the snow, and the exact moment a foreign government executed one of the most precisely timed acts of political spite ever recorded. Three stories. One date. None of them end quite the way you'd expect.
EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260120
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 Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
#WeirdDarkness, #WDMorning, #MorningDarkness, #DarrenMarlar, #MarlarInTheMorning, #JerseyDevil, #Cryptids, #PineBarrens, #MonsterSightings, #IranHostageCrisis, #JimmyCarter, #RonaldReagan, #InaugurationDay, #AmericanHistory, #StrangeHistory, #TrueStories, #Paranormal, #ThisDayInHistory, #Unexplained, #CreepyStories

They Never Locked Up Their Home | The Shell Lake Horror Jan 20, 2026

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When Victor's hallucinations and violent impulses went untreated, the result was devastating: nine members of the Peterson family murdered in their home, a community's trust shattered, and a national awakening to the dire need for mental health care.
IN THIS EPISODE: One October morning in 2018, sixteen-year-old Karlie Gusé walked away from her California home after attending a party the night before – and despite three witnesses who saw her walking with a piece of paper in her hand, she was never seen again. (She Disappeared, Paper In Hand) *** A Sunday drive to an antiques fair becomes an encounter with the impossible when Richard and Helen witness a massive UFO mothership. (Mothership In Gorse Field) *** A suspicious purchase of a freezer chest, a chainsaw, and a wood chipper during a snowstorm seemed strange - but it would lead investigators to one of the most shocking murder cases in Connecticut history, and revolutionize how crimes are solved. (Wood Chipper Murder of Hele Crafts) *** In 18th century England, a wealthy grocer named Henry Trigg was so terrified of grave robbers that he made an unusual request in his will: instead of burial, his body should be stored in a coffin in his barn's rafters for at least 30 years - but his attempt to protect his remains would lead to an ironic and mysterious fate. (Coffin In The Rafters) *** In the quiet farming community of Shell Lake, Saskatchewan, a family's peaceful life was shattered on August 15, 1967, when Victor Hoffman, a troubled young man with untreated mental illness, randomly chose the Peterson home and methodically killed nine members of their family - leaving only two survivors and forever changing how rural Canada approached mental health care. (The Horror That Shook Shell Lake) *** The idea that aliens visited Earth in ancient times has captivated millions through books, documentaries, and TV shows - but what does our willingness to credit extraterrestrials rather than ancient peoples reveal about modern society? (Did Aliens Visit Ancient Earth?)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:54.561 = Show Open
00:04:43.310 = The Horror That Shook Shell Lake
00:24:12.172 = Mothership In Gorse Field ***
00:29:25.554 = The Wood Chipper Murder of Hele Crafts
00:36:46.149 = Did Aliens Visit Ancient Earth Civilizations?
00:45:43.373 = She Disappeared, Paper In Hand: The Karlie Guse’ Disappearance ***
00:52:10.964 = Coffin In The Rafters
00:58:19.130 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and PRINT VERSIONS to READ or SHARE:
“The Horror That Shook Shell Lake”: https://weirddarkness.com/the-horror-that-shook-shell-lake/
“Coffin In The Rafters”: https://weirddarkness.com/coffin-in-the-rafters-henry-triggs-strange-final-wish/
“She Disappeared, Paper In Hand (The Karlie Guse’ Disappearance)”: https://weirddarkness.com/she-disappeared-paper-in-hand-looking-to-the-sky-the-karlie-guse-story/
“Mothership In Gorse Field”: https://weirddarkness.com/the-ufo-mothership-in-gorse-field/
“Wood Chipper Murder of Hele Crafts”: https://weirddarkness.com/the-true-crime-story-that-inspired-fargo-the-wood-chipper-murder-of-hele-crafts/
“Did Aliens Visit Ancient Earth Civilizations” by Orrin Grey for The-Line-Up.com, used with permission:https://weirddarkness.com/did-aliens-visit-ancient-earth-civilizations/
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 18, 2024
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ShellLake
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness #TrueCrime #ShellLakeMassacre #CanadianTrueCrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #DarkHistory #MassMurder #CriminalPsychology #TrueCrimeCommunity #ScaryStories

Why Cowboys Feared the Desert After Dark | Old West Hauntings Jan 18, 2026

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Headless riders, vengeful skinwalkers, demon dogs guarding abandoned mines — the frontier may be gone, but its ghosts are still out there.
IN THIS EPISODE: First up, we’ll sit around the virtual campfire and I’ll tell you about a few ghosts and legends in the Old West. (Ghosts In The Old West) *** Aspiring actress Milicent Patrick finally found success in front of the camera – but not with her own face, but a face that she created… the Creature From the Black Lagoon. (The Actress Who Created A Legendary Universal Monster) *** You don’t hear of werewolf sightings much anymore – but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. In fact, some new sightings are suddenly cropping up around a 170-year-old cemetery in South London. Could people be seeing the real thing? (New Werewolf Sightings At Old Camberwell Cemetery) *** A young woman disappeared while walking down a lane on New Year’s Day. But the great mystery of it isn’t that she disappeared – she did arrive home a few weeks later. But the greater mystery is the story that the traumatized girl told of what happened to her, and trying to make sense of it all. (The Mystery of Elizabeth Canning)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Creeps at the Campfire
00:01:36.050 = Show Open
00:03:17.584 = Ghosts In The Old West
00:15:29.924 = The Actress Who Created A Legendary Universal Monster ***
00:22:31.322 = A New Werewolf Sighting At Old Camberwell Cemetery
00:26:23.724 = Seeing Through The Corn ***
00:48:54.963 = Mystery of Elizabeth Canning ***
00:57:49.238 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Actress Who Created a Legendary Universal Monster” by Kristina Gaddy for Ozy.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nh24evp
“New Werewolf Sightings At Old Camberwell Cemetery” by Michael Hein for PopCulture.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fn9n55j2
“The Mystery of Elizabeth Canning” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/29dwddbp
“Seeing Through The Corn” was submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
“Ghosts In The Old West” by Laura Allan for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xcft4za3=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 09, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/OldWestGhosts
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #OldWestGhosts, #CowboyGhostStories, #HauntedHistory, #TrueGhostStories, #ParanormalStories, #WildWestLegends, #GhostTown, #Skinwalkers, #CreepyHistory

Mothman's Disaster Prevention Rate Is 0% | Harbingers of Doom Are Bad At Their Jobs Jan 18, 2026

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Throughout history, humanity has reported encounters with harbingers of doom — but none of them have ever actually helped anyone survive. So what use are they?
SERMON TRANSCRIPT… https://weirddarkness.com/UselessHarbingersOfDoom
Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2026.
#WeirdDarkness, #COTU, #Mothman, #Paranormal, #ChristianPodcast, #HarbingersOfDoom, #CreepyStories, #BibleProphecy, #ShadowPeople, #TrueScary

CURSED SANDS | Something Was Waiting for Us in the Abandoned City We Found in Kuwait Jan 18, 2026

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In 1991, a Marine tank crew got separated from their unit during a sandstorm in the Kuwaiti desert. Four Marines followed a strange signal to an ancient city that wasn’t on any map and never known to exist. Only one of them made it back.
PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE: “Cursed Sands” by Ian Smith: https://www.creepypasta.com/cursed-sands/
=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July, 2020
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CursedSands
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness #Creepypasta #HorrorStory #ScaryStories #MilitaryHorror #GulfWar #TrueScary #HorrorPodcast #DesertHorror #Paranormal

The Military Searched Our Neighborhood. I Searched The Sewer. That Was a Big Mistake. Jan 17, 2026

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Soldiers flooded our street looking for something that escaped in the night. The open manhole in my backyard told me where it came from… so I had to investigate. | “Where Does The Sewer Go” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness

The Aftermath of Alien Contact | Do Abductions Open a Door to the Paranormal? Jan 16, 2026

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The abduction ends. But for many alien contactees, that's when the real strangeness begins — objects moving on their own, electronics going haywire, and psychic abilities they never asked for.
IN THIS EPISODE: Some say she was an old hag, while others say she was a polite and beautiful old woman. But townsfolk were terrified of her either way, because everyone knew Moll Dyer was a witch. Whether she was or not, what transpired around her and to her has caused something of the paranormal. (Moll Dyer Was a Witch) *** Hollywood actress Mary Astor was the flame that began a firestorm sex scandal… a story so hot that it made front page headlines. (The Purple Diary Scandal) *** A night watchman gets into a fistfight with a ghost! (Phantom Fistfight) *** The murder of Rose Ambler has gone unsolved for well over a hundred years. No one alive at the time is alive today, but still, for law some in law enforcement in Connecticut, as well as amateur and professional detectives alike, it’s a case that keep drawing them back. (Murder at Raven Stream) *** What do alien abductions, poltergeists, and holistic healing have in common? You might be surprised to see how they are connected. (Aliens, Ghosts, and Holistic Healing)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:00.271 = Aliens, Ghosts, and Holistic Healing
00:22:11.456 = The Purple Diary Scandal ***
00:31:00.712 = Phantom Fistfight
00:38:35.073 = Murder at Raven Stream ***
00:46:50.270 = Grandpa Chuck’s Time-Out Room: A Story From Weird Darkness Listener, Gina
00:55:18.212 = Moll Dyer Was a Witch ***
01:02:48.582 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Purple Diary Scandal” by Joy Lanzendorfer for Mental Floss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vtsxjxr3
“Phantom Fistfight” by M.J. Wayland: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44v87pk5
“Murder at Raven Stream” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/wtfmbjvy
“Haunted By a Dark Spirit” by Redditor MikanKitsune94: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4bdh4b6d
“Aliens, Ghosts, and Holistic Healing” by Jack Fox-Williams for New Dawn Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jcbretms
“Moll Dyer Was a Witch” from OtherwordlyOracle.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhabf5vw
=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 27, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienAbductionAftermath
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness #AlienAbduction #Paranormal #UFO #BettyAndBarneyHill #Extraterrestrial #Poltergeist #TrueParanormal #Unexplained #AlienContact

The Ypsilanti Ripper | The Clue He Left in His Uncle's House Jan 16, 2026

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He was studying to become an elementary school teacher — but he left evidence of something far darker in his uncle's basement.
IN THIS EPISODE: A creepy video shows something that the one who recorded it never saw. (The Office Video) *** The "Ypsilanti Ripper" terrorized the college community for two years. We share the savage crimes of John Norman Collins. (Campus Terror) *** Alfred Packer was found guilty of a murder that he committed in the mountains of Colorado. But this just wasn’t any murder – Packer was charged with killing and eating his victims. (The Colorado Cannibal) *** A Native American hunting party tracks down a large hair-covered creature and finds a giant mound with bodies of 19 human children. The children had not only been kidnapped, they had also been consumed… by Sasquatch. (The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855) *** Within the UFO files of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations that are held at the National Archives, there is a USAF document which is dated July 23, 1952. That document describes a UFO crash in the woods of Maryland. (The 1952 UFO Crash) *** Two Missouri teenagers and one teen’s mother vanished without a trace after a high school graduation ceremony and have never been seen again. (The Vanishing of the Springfield Three) *** Henry Kendall was found in a graveyard with a bullet hole between his eyes. How he met his fate may be a mystery, but his reason for being in the graveyard was certain, he was there to snatch a body. (A Grave-Robber’s Fate) *** Everything seems bigger when you are a child… even shadow people. (A Very Tall Man) *** Glowing eyes, flapping wings, 7-foot wingspans… what are these strange, frightening flying creatures being reported in Japan? (Weird Winged Monsters of Japan)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:06.830 = Show Open
00:03:43.736 = Campus Terror
00:08:29.854 = Office Video
00:10:35.606 = Colorado Cannibal ***
00:39:30.372 = Winged Monsters of Japan ***
01:02:50.661 = The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855 ***
01:11:02.543 = A Grave-Robber’s Fate
01:14:06.532 = The 1952 UFO Crash
01:18:25.536 = The Very Tall Man
01:20:40.876 = Vanishing of the Springfield Three ***
01:28:12.844 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Office Video” by Emily Maltas – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
“Campus Terror” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/31ehfBF
“The Colorado Cannibal” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2M1O5lB
“The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2yTsLpS
“The 1952 UFO Crash” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2YTlxRn
“The Vanishing of the Springfield Three” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KKYU8W
“A Grave-Robber's Fate” by Michael Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/33pFPS6
“Weird Winged Monsters of Japan” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YWhfVp
“The Very Tall Man” by Anthony Mask, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com: http://bit.ly/2MTbZPT
=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 06, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/YpsilantiRipper
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #TrueCrime, #SerialKiller, #YpsilantiRipper, #MichiganMurders, #ColdCase, #TrueCrimeDocumentary, #JohnNormanCollins, #UnsolvedMysteries, #CriminalPsychology

The Sodder Children | They Vanished in a Fire But No Bodies Were Ever Found Jan 15, 2026

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The phone lines were cut, the ladder was stolen, the trucks wouldn't start — and by morning, five children had vanished without a trace.
IN THIS EPISODE: One of the most haunting mysteries to ever occur in West Virginia – and perhaps even in America – began during the predawn hours of December 25, 1945. The fire that occurred at the Sodder home that night was the key to the mystery, but whether it was a vanishing, a kidnapping, or a mass murder has never been determined. *** Plus, even though a young man was tried, convicted, and died in prison for the murder – along with two others – there are many who believe that Suzanne Degnan’s murder was never actually solved. And that may be the reason that Suzanne’s spirit has never rested in peace.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:35.682 = The Christmas Disappearance of the Sodder Children, Part 1
00:15:30.498 = The Christmas Disappearance of the Sodder Children Part 2 ***
00:32:47.039 = Waite For Word: The Bloody Murder and Ghost of Suzanne Degnan, Part 1 ***
01:04:08.345 = Waite For Word: The Bloody Murder and Ghost of Suzanne Degnan, Part 2 ***
01:25:48.050 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES:“1945: The Missing Children” (The Christmas Disappearance of the Sodder Children) and “1946: Waite For Word” (The Bloody Murder and Ghost of Suzanne Degnan) written by Troy Taylor from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3SszFMA
=====(Over time links 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 who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 28, 2017
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SodderChildren
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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrime #ColdCase #MissingChildren #MysteryStory #TrueCrimeCommunity #UnexplainedMysteries #CrimePodcast #DarkHistory

He Was Ordered to Find a Killer… But It Was Him They Were Looking For | The Big Clock Jan 14, 2026

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When a powerful publisher murders his mistress, he orders his best editor to hunt down the mystery man seen with her that night — not realizing he's just asked the man to lead the investigation against himself. | “The Big Clock” from Lux Radio Theater | #RetroRadio EP0573
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Study In Scarlet” (March 25, 1977) ***WD
00:45:44.171 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)
01:45:06.383 = Philip Marlowe, “Strangle Hold” (October 15, 1949) ***WD
02:15:09.198 = Let George Do It, “Ghost On Bliss Terrace” (August 16, 1948) ***WD
02:44:50.288 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964)
03:15:53.968 = Beyond Midnight, “Cassius Touch” (December 15, 1948) ***WD
04:09:26.043 = Mindwebs, “The Bible After the Apocalypse” (mid 1970s)
04:38:33.642 = Somebody Knows, “The Unsolved Murder of Samuel I. Paris” (August 10, 1950)
05:07:20.952 = 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.
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