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The Foster Child Who May Have Brought Something Terrifying Into Their Home Apr 02, 2026

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“Semi-Detached”: When a foster child's arrival coincides with a rash of terrifying unexplained events in their home, a couple and the psychiatrist brought in to investigate begin to suspect the girl may be unleashing some kind of psychic force — but the truth behind the disturbances is far more disturbing than anyone imagined. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0617
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Colonel Chabert” (July 12, 1977)
00:47:53.658 = CBC Nightfall, “Semi-Detached” (February 18, 1983) ***WD
01:16:15.904 = Nightmare, “Chance of a Ghost” (March 31, 1945) ***WD
01:38:19.206 = Obsession, “Hunting Party” aka “Holiday House” (October 09, 1950) ***WD
02:01:23.719 = Origin of Superstition, “Itching Palm” (1935)
02:16:21.296 = Peril, “The Sidewalk Empire” (May 15, 1947) ***WD
02:41:02.044 = Mystery Playhouse, “Beautiful Science” (February 15, 1946)
03:04:35.278 = Price of Fear, “To My Dear Saladin” (June 06, 1983) ***WD
03:34:26.230 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD
04:04:13.032 = Quiet Please, “Berlin 45” (December 26, 1948)
04:34:40.454 = Radio City Playhouse, “Soundless Special” (August 11, 1948) ***WD
05:04:10.113 = 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.
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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0617

Bundy's Halloween | DNA Proves Ted Bundy Killed a 17-Year-Old Girl on Halloween Night in 1974 Apr 02, 2026

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A cold case from Halloween night 1974 sat open for over five decades — until new DNA technology proved what investigators had long suspected but could never officially confirm.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
IN THIS EPISODE: A real document on the CIA's website describes 23 Soviet soldiers molecularly converted into limestone by aliens — but the trail back to its source leads somewhere far stranger than Siberia. (Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone) *** For two hundred years, people across Florida have been reporting the same creature — and the witnesses include law enforcement, fire chiefs, and tour operators who put their reputations on the line to speak up. Florida's Bigfoot has a name, a smell, and a fifty-year manhunt that still hasn't ended. (Obsessed Over The Skunk Ape) *** A cold case from Halloween night 1974 sat open for over five decades — until new DNA technology proved what investigators had long suspected but could never officially confirm. (52 Years Later: DNA Finally Proves Ted Bundy Killed a 17-Year-Old Girl on Halloween Night)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate – And One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:15.540 = Show Open
00:03:02.360 = Bundy’s Halloween Murder Finally Solved
00:15:24.645 = Obsessed With The Skunk Ape ***
00:38:33.541 = Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone ***
00:48:22.111 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
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EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BundyAime
SOURCES and RESOURCES:52 Years Later: DNA Finally Proves Ted Bundy Killed a 17-Year-Old Girl on Halloween Night:https://weirddarkness.com/bundy-aime/
Obsessed Over The Skunk Ape: https://weirddarkness.com/florida-skunk-ape-hunter/
Aliens Turn Soviet Soldiers To Stone: https://weirddarkness.com/aliens-soldiers-stone/
(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: April 01, 2026
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness 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.

The “UFO” Over Mississippi Literally Came From Roswell — And That’s Not an April Fool's Joke Apr 01, 2026

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Residents of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast spotted an unidentified flying object drifting overhead, called every authority they could think of, and got the most absurd honest answer in the history of UFO investigations.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/roswellballoon2026/
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#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Florida Teacher Dates a Mother Just to Rape Her 13-Year-Old Daughter | The "Lolita" Case Apr 01, 2026

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A Florida middle school teacher didn't just groom a child — he engineered access to her by romancing her mother first, and then admitted it.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/LaLievre
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS & FEARS DAY | Hauntings, Hexes, and Hair-Raising Happenings! Apr 01, 2026

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From vengeful spirits and haunted houses to ghost trains, talking cats, and a lake monster with a taste for swimmers — these chilling tales will make you think twice before laughing off April Fools Day.
IN THIS EPISODE: This episode was originally aired on April 1st, 2019. Many podcasts and YouTube channels today are taking advantage of the date on the calendar and playing practical jokes on their subscribers in celebration of All Fools Day. I admit, I was tempted to begin a story and then Rick-Roll you, but instead I thought it might be fun to bring some dark stories into today’s podcast that have a funny or amusing twist to them. Still creepy, but comical as well. I don’t believe any of these stories are true – but that doesn’t mean they’re not entertaining.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:21.425 = Bear Lake Monster
00:03:29.452 = Ghost On The Tracks
00:05:47.652 = I’m Coming Down Now
00:09:43.960 = Never Mind Them Watermelons
00:12:34.287 = Piece By Piece ***
00:15:07.559 = That Pesky Fellow
00:18:52.740 = The Black Cat’s Message
00:25:43.291 = The Skeleton
00:29:21.544 = Tommy Knockers ***
00:33:07.038 = Wait Until Emmet Comes
00:35:58.838 = You Can’t Get Out
00:37:32.993 = Turnabout Is Fair Play
00:41:38.576 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
All stories in this episode were gathered and rewritten by S. E. Schlosser. You can find links to all of the books these stories are pulled from at https://amzn.to/43Gk6om.
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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 01, 2019
EPISODE PAGE (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/aprilfears

He Murdered His Best Friend — Then His Best Friend Came Back To Thank Him Apr 01, 2026

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“The Gift”: When Walter Powers helps his lover murder her wealthy husband, he thinks he's gotten away with the perfect crime — until the dead man shows up at his apartment that same night with a gift, a warning, and knowledge of secrets that no living person could possibly know. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0616
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Gift” (July 08, 1977)
00:45:40.701 = The Black Mass, “Moonlit Road” (November 30, 1970) ***WD01:18:07.702 = Beyond Midnight, “Hello Down There” (January 22, 1969) ***WD (LQ)
01:48:03.192 = MindWebs, “Kelle4rman’s Eyepiece” (March 07, 1977)
02:10:24.877 = Studio X, “Professor Goes For a Walk” (1956-57)
02:22:52.788 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD
02:52:44.613 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Beckoning Fair One” (June 05, 1945) ***WD
03:21:25.415 = Murder at Midnight, “Man With a Black Beard” (February 03, 1947) ***WD
03:46:45.257 = Black Museum, “A Pair of Spectacles” (January 27, 1951) ***WD
04:11:51.347 = Mysterious Traveler, “Behind The Locked Door” (November 06, 1951)
04:41:30.739 = Mystery House, “Well, Well, Another Body” (September 23, 1945) ***WD
05:07:28.032 = 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.
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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0616

VALLEY OF THE HEADLESS MEN | The Nahanni Vanished 100 Years Ago – So Who Are People Seeing Now? Apr 01, 2026

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Deep in Canada's Northwest Territories, a remote valley holds a disturbing record: since 1908, at least 44 people have vanished or been found dead, some discovered without their heads.
IN THIS EPISODE: Deep in Canada's Northwest Territories, a remote valley holds a disturbing record: since 1908, at least 44 people have vanished or been found dead, some discovered without their heads. And despite it being over a hundred years ago when it began – there are still sightings of strange men, odd encounters, missing people, and still… corpses being found, right through into the 21st century. Burned.. beheaded… and in some cases… fresh.
PRINT VERSION (Original Article): https://weirddarkness.com/nahanni-valley-headless-men-canada/
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ValleyOfHeadlessMen
CHAPTERS (All Times Approximate – Add One Minute To Each For YouTube)…
00:00:00.000 = PART ONE: They Never Stopped Coming
00:04:25.883 = Show Open
00:05:59.272 = PART TWO: The People Who Were Never Found
00:19:26.630 = PART THREE: The Bodies That Shouldn’t Be There
00:42:52.965 = PART FOUR: Still Here After All These Years
00:56:46.346 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
=====(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: March 31, 2026
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.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.

Schools Are Running Hogwarts Style Sorting Ceremonies — The Numbers Are Hard to Deny Mar 31, 2026

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Pittsburgh middle schools sorted students into named houses with ceremonies, colors, and mottos — and the attendance and discipline numbers that followed are difficult to explain away.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/hogwarts-house-system-real-schools/
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Spudnik-1: The Tentacled Space Creature That Turned Out to Be a Potato Mar 31, 2026

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A NASA astronaut posted a photo of something purple, egg-shaped, and sprouting tentacles that was floating aboard the International Space Station — and the explanation is simultaneously mundane and genuinely strange.
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/spudnik/
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She Went to a Church Dance. She Came Back in a Stolen Car With No Memory. Mar 31, 2026

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“A Stranger Among Us”: A chance encounter at a church social leads a widowed mother down a rabbit hole of missing time, stolen cars, and hypnotic revelations — and what she remembers from that lost night is only the beginning. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0615
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Stranger Among Us” (July 07, 1977)
00:45:48.546 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD
01:15:31.351 = Incredible But True, “Silent As a Tomb” (1949)
01:19:00.383 = Inner Sanctum, “The Strange Cat” (July 26, 1942) (Low Quality At End)
01:39:58.996 = The Key, “Woman Murdered” (1950s) ***WD
02:04:41.421 = Lights Out, “Lord Marley’s Ghost” (July 14, 1937)
02:34:22.869 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Canterville Ghost” (June 18, 1945)
03:33:32.909 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
04:02:35.329 = Philip Marlowe, “Kid On The Corner” (December 03, 1949)
04:31:51.019 = Let George Do It, “Ghost of Ireland Betty” (September 27, 1954) ***WD (LQ)
05:03:13.611 = 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.
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 ©2026, Weird Darkness.
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0615

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