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

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2d82p8 [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2d82p8] IN THIS EPISODE: Harry Houdini may have been one of the world’s greatest magicians – but he was also the biggest debunker of magic when it came to the supernatural. (Houdini vs. Spiritualism) *** There are strong women. There are formidable ladies. There are tough cookies. There are female baddies. And then there is “Stagecoach” Mary Fields, who was surely in a class all her own.  (The Ballad of Stagecoach Mary) *** Dozens of creepy stories and urban legends have sprouted up along America's most legendary highway. We look at some of the horrifying things people have experienced on Route 66. (Terrors of Route 66) *** It was one of the wildest and wickedest of all Wild West towns… and now it’s one of the most haunted. Jerome, Arizona is considered the most haunted town in the state – possibly in all of the United States. (The Haunting of Jerome, Arizona) *** Their seances with the departed launched a mass religious movement—and then one of them confessed that “it was common delusion”. We’ll look at the rise of Spiritualism – and the two sisters that started it all. (The Fox Sisters) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = First Story Preview and Show Open 00:03:59.162 = The Fox Sisters 00:18:42.506 = Houdini and Spiritualism 00:32:57.515 = Stagecoach Mary 00:40:57.094 = Horrors of Route 66 00:52:52.398 = The Haunting of Jerome, Arizona 01:06:05.362 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Fox Sisters” by Karen Abbott for Smithsonian Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/ycexng3f [https://tinyurl.com/ycexng3f] “Houdini Vs. Spiritualism” by Maggie Clancy for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/tqqb7et [https://tinyurl.com/tqqb7et] “Stagecoach Mary” from Strange Company: https://tinyurl.com/sejae2n [https://tinyurl.com/sejae2n] “Horrors of Route 66” by Jacoby Bancroft for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/qt9kz53 [https://tinyurl.com/qt9kz53] “The Haunting of Jerome, Arizona” by Patrick Thornton for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/szaksnf [https://tinyurl.com/szaksnf] Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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.) = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: February 04, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/route66 [https://weirddarkness.com/route66]

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version with all artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85665t [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85665t] IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing numerous stories, all written by Weirdo family members. Some may be morbid, some creepy, some just dark… but they are all interesting. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The House That Shook” by Methvin “Lost In The Hosiery Mill” by Weigel “The Man In The Bathroom“ by Faye “The Creeper in the Woods” by Courtney H. “My House Called Itself” by Honey Bunny 7837 Garcia “The Eyeland” by Damian Cunningham “The Lost Soldier” by AJ Jacobson “Why I Don’t Watch Ghost Stories On The Internet Anymore” by M. Sparks “The Provo Canyon Entity” by Kyle “My Daughter’s Sleep Paralysis” by Robert Foster “Miracle at the Creek” by Veronica Steward “My Little Hometown Is Weirder Than I Thought” by Jeff D. (twitter.com/darthyagi) “Texas Oilfield Worker Encounters Aliens” by Ronny Dawson “Lilly the 13th Sign” by Kelly Maida (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmaida74 [https://www.facebook.com/kmaida74], YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCay8X_gq3U6J4eth8OfhV9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCay8X_gq3U6J4eth8OfhV9g]) “My Demonic Attack” by Samantha Parrish Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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.) = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: March 20, 2020 CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whyidontwatch

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p97fyfy [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p97fyfy] CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “When The Death Bell Tolls” (March 06, 1975) 00:48:57.861 = The Weird Circle, “Mateo Falcone” (1943) 01:18:07.457 = The Whistler, “Death Comes At Midnight” (October 18, 1942) 01:49:08.303 = Strange Wills, “Girl From Shadowland” (August 10, 1946) 02:20:10.282 = Witch’s Tale, “Rat In A Trap” (January 28, 1935) 02:44:41.931 = X Minus One, “The Embassy” (July 28, 1955) 03:10:03.981 = Strange Adventure, “The Phantom Bride” (ADU) ***WD 03:14:53.341 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Rickshaw Red Lipstick” (October 30, 1955) ***WD 03:47:11.062 = The Avenger, “The Ghost of Murders” (August 17, 1945) ***WD 04:15:51.521 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dilly Mercer, Strange Child” (ADU) ***WD 04:20:25.670 = Beyond Midnight, “Let Me See Your Face” (ADU) ***WD 04:49:57.213 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) 05:04:38.201 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0208

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: Dorothy Kilgallen, a renowned journalist and TV personality, was known for her fearless investigative work, especially her pursuit of the truth surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Despite being a celebrated figure on the show "What's My Line?" and a successful columnist, Kilgallen's life took a mysterious turn when she died in 1965 from an alleged overdose. Many believe her death was not accidental. Author Mark Shaw, among others, suspects foul play, claiming Kilgallen was silenced because of the sensitive information she uncovered about Kennedy’s assassination and her intentions to expose it. Shaw’s investigation reveals new details, including questionable autopsy results, Kilgallen’s ties to key figures, and cryptic writings from a supposed confidant. Was Kilgallen's death a tragic accident, or was she the journalist who knew too much? The mystery continues to unravel as more secrets come to light. SOURCES… Jessika M. Thomas, Ranker’s Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyrxp6va [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyrxp6va] Music provided by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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.) = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = = Originally aired: September 15, 2024 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/murdernoir-columnistscoldcase/ [https://weirddarkness.com/murdernoir-columnistscoldcase/]

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all of the artwork created for the YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/p98x3nme [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/p98x3nme] CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Pit And The Pendulum” (March 04, 1975) 00:55:16.694 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Story of Wood” (December 18, 1957) 01:01:07.531 = Mystery House, “Murder Takes Practice” (April 21, 1946) ***WD 01:29:32.181 = Theater Five, “Your Time is Up” (August 20, 1964) ***WD 01:51:18.659 = The Whisperer, “Hippity Hoppity” (July 22, 1951) ***WD 02:16:24.941 = The Thin Man, “Adventures of the Passionate Palooka” (July 06, 1948) ***WD (LowQuality) 02:48:41.572 = True Detective Mystery, “The Body In The Road” (October 14, 1957) ***WD 03:09:56.705 = 2000 Plus, “Rocket And Skull” (October 10, 1951) ***WD 03:55:27.761 = Unit 99, “Man With Dynamite” (August 30, 1957) 03:39:26.839 = The Unexpected, “Museum” (ADU) ***WD 04:21:36.003 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (ADU) ***WD (LowQuality) 04:38:09.504 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945) 05:08:07.405 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode 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 = = = = = "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 ©2024, Weird Darkness. = = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0207