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

• LEAH ROBERTS’ LAST ROAD TRIP: She Vanished in the Mountains – Was It Accident or Something Sinister?

  She left everything behind to find herself… and was never seen again.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: If you have information regarding Leah Roberts’s disappearance, contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office at 360-778-6600 or the Whatcom Communication Dispatch Center at 360-676-6711. A free-spirited young woman set off on a soul-searching road trip inspired by Jack Kerouac — but what she left behind in the wilderness was a wrecked Jeep, a haunting mystery, and no trace of herself. What happened to Leah Roberts? (Lea Roberts’ Last Road Trip) *** In the tropical beauty of Antigua, a chilling mystery unfolds as locals continue to vanish without a trace — leaving a trail of grief, fear, and dark speculation. (The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People) *** Would you still eat a special love-attracting cake if you knew it was covered in someone's sweat from their armpits and... everywhere else? (The Horrifying History of Love Potions) *** As if death isn’t unnerving as it is, science is now suggesting that you might still be conscious after death — aware your body has failed, but powerless to escape the darkness. (We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die) *** Some believe doppelgängers are omens of death – and some found out personally. (Haunted By Your Own Ghost) *** Biblical legend, Cold War espionage, and decades of silence — the hunt for Noah’s Ark might be stranger than fiction… and it includes the CIA. (The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark) *** What if a murderer didn’t act alone… but under orders from a mind-control program no one was supposed to know about? (Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders)|CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Introduction/Lead-In00:00:59.691 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode)00:03:15.506 = Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip00:14:15.955 = Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders00:22:57.047 = The Mystery of Antigua’s Missing People00:27:14.496 = The Horrifying History of Love Potions00:38:01.953 = We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die00:42:24.308 = Haunted By Your Own Ghost00:49:27.491 = The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark00:57:39.103 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Leah Roberts’ Last Road Trip”: https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://charleyproject.org/case/leah-toby-roberts, “The Mysterious Disappearance of Leah Roberts” (Investigation Discovery)“Programmed To Kill: The MKUltra Murders”: https://theintercept.com/2019/11/24/cia-mkultra-louis-jolyon-west/“The Mystery of Antigua's Missing People”: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0jrk81qpwo“The Horrifying History of Love Potions”: https://www.ranker.com/list/real-love-potion-recipes/cleo-egnal“We Might Know We’re Dead When We Die”: https://www.ranker.com/list/study-shows-brain-works-after-passing/matthew-lavelle“Haunted By Your Own Ghost”: https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-figures-with-mysterious-doubles/chuck-stern“The CIA Searches For Noah’s Ark”: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14547623/cia-noahs-ark-search-document-biblical-ship-found.html=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: April 07, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LeahRoberts

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• DEAD IN LACE: The Haunting Legacy of Victorian Ghosts – Why Are We Obsessed With Them?

  They appear in lace and corsets, drifting from the fog… but why do so many ghosts wear Victorian mourning clothes?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman’s quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting legends, ghostly wails, and a curse that many believe still has power even today. (The Curse of Queen Esther) *** No one can remember exactly when the ghost story began, but records show it dates back to at least 1926. The tale centers around the Administration Offices of Rockford School District 205 on South Madison Street, formerly Rockford High School. Built in 1885, the school gained a spooky reputation due to eerie events reported in its underground tunnels. After a tragic accident in the school’s swimming pool claimed the life of a student named Gosta Anderson, strange sightings and sounds fueled the legend of his restless spirit, haunting the very site where he died. (Gosta’s Ghost) *** Plumas County, California, holds a chilling mystery that dates back to 1978. On a winter night with a half-moon, five friends left a basketball game at California State University, Chico, and drove away, never to be seen again. Their car was found abandoned on a remote mountain road, leading to a series of eerie discoveries, unanswered questions, and clues that still baffle investigators today. (The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Disclaimer, and short story “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James00:24:47.662 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode)00:27:30.530 = What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?00:37:29.237 = The Curse of Queen Esther00:47:34.032 = The Five Boys Who Never Came Back01:08:28.167 = Gosta’s Ghost01:15:12.327 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Free Audiobook: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AChristmasCarolNarration: “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/TheSignalman“What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?” source = Dan Nosowitz at Atlas Obscura: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94894t“Lost Hearts” by M.R. James (public domain)“The Curse of Queen Esther” source = Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bn9kwe8“Gosta’s Ghost” written by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/gostas-ghost/“The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back” written by Cynthia Gorney in 1978 for the Washington Post:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hkyef=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 17, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VictorianGhosts

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• A Man Finds That Sometimes Even DEATH Can’t Keep You From The One You Love!

  A man is tormented by his wife’s overwhelming love – a love so intense that not even death can diminish it! Hear the tale, “Till Death Do Us Part” from The Sealed Book! #RetroRadio EP0374Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Image” (December 22, 1975) ***WD00:47:55.109 = Quiet Please, “Meeting At Ticonderoga” (March 15, 1948)01:18:33.189 = Radio City Playhouse, “Dark Hour” (September 25, 1948)01:48:34.079 = The Board of Missing Heirs, “Estate of John B Fontaine” (March 31, 1946)02:17:22.789 = Richard Diamond, “Dollar Diamond Heist” (November 12, 1949) ***WD02:46:37.434 = Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, “Lord Brooks” (1930) ***WD02:48:33.949 = The Saint, “The Corpse Said Ouch” (August 06, 1950)03:19:05.239 = Sam Spade, “Fairly Bright Caper” (October 31, 1948) ***WD03:48:11.909 = The Sealed Book, “Till Death Do Us Part” (July 08, 1945) ***WD04:19:49.639 = The Shadow, “Dead Men Talk” (September 24, 1939)04:44:27.666 = 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= = = = ="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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0374

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• STRANGE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE BIZARRE MELONHEADS! #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APRIL 06, 2025

  Darkness Syndicate members receive the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateHOUR ONE: 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==========HOUR TWO: 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)==========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 Thought-Form” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2mhZUZD==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links 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®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at [email protected], or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

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• TIME SLIPS, TORMENT, AND A BASEMENT THAT PUSHES BACK: Terrifying True Stories From the Alaskan Hotel

  Time frays at the edges, shadows move on their own, and something unseen waits beneath the floorboards of the Alaskan Hotel.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: The Alaskan Triangle is already known for strange and bizarre activity – so it should be no surprise that a hotel located in the triangle might experience a few bumps in the night. (The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel) *** After picking up a sex worker to assault and murder, a serial killer made the mistake of underestimating the determination of his victim to stay alive… and lost his own life in the process. (The Hooker Who Stopped a Serial Killer) *** Chucky the doll isn’t real. Neither were any of the dolls that came to life on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Outer Limits” – but that doesn’t mean real haunted dolls don’t exist, and it’s not just “Annabelle” and “Robert” on the list. (When Haunted Dolls Attack) *** Ilse Koch was a female concentration camp guard and she was so ruthless and evil even the Na*is had her arrested. (Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald) *** They reside atop dizzying heights and are often unnoticed by human eyes but ever watchful of our movements. They have 'observed' us for centuries. We’ll look at the history and purpose of gargoyles and grotesques. (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. We’ll look at the history and horrors of Forest Haven Mental Asylum. (The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Introduction00:01:12.945 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode)00:03:20.449 = The Demonic Haunting Of The Alaskan Hotel00:15:21.499 = The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer00:22:01.048 = When Haunted Dolls Attack00:45:24.870 = Ilse Koch, The Witch Of Buchenwald00:57:00.094 = In The Protection of Gargoyles01:04:25.779 = The Afflictions of Forest Haven Asylum01:11:53.958 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought01:12:57.056 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w47e9“The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer” by Roger Kim for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ffhcv4n“Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald” by Laura Allen for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr3a4dvy“In The Protection of Gargoyles” by Angela Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3j94t765“The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34p6fe79“When Haunted Dolls Attack” by MD Bastek for Horror Obsessive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuhxk6=====(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 ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March, 2022EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlaskanHotel

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