“THE TRAGEDY AND LINGERING GHOSTS OF THE DONNER PARTY” and More True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness
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IN THIS EPISODE: The tragic demise of the Donner Party has become infamous. But what led to the failed journey, and to the eventual cannibalism some of the party resorted to in order to survive? (The Tragic Story of the Donner Party) *** Mary Ann Cotton managed to poison three husbands to death, as well as killing eleven children, before she was finally caught. How did England’s first female serial killer get away with it for so long? (Mary Ann Cotton, England’s First Female Serial Killer) *** Reddit asked men and women who have served in the military to share the creepiest things that happened to them while on duty. After hearing some of the stories, you might think the word “creepy” wouldn’t be sufficient enough to describe them. (Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel) *** (Originally aired February 08, 2021)
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Tragic Story of the Donner Party” from Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/176gt0vu and Pam Jung from The Union: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vdwhguj
“Mary Ann Cotton, England’s First Female Serial Killer” from The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3caw9d79
“Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel” by Emily Madriga for Thought Catalog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4a0dko75
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IN THIS EPISODE: Just because a guitar is the only thing to survive a building fire doesn’t mean that guitar is lucky. In fact, it might be the exact opposite, as Patrick Cross found out when he bought the guitar in 1995. (Patrick Cross and His Devil Guitar) *** Air Force veteran Charles Moody drove out into the desert to watch a meteor shower – but he found a lot more than he bargained for when he was abducted by extraterrestrials. (The Alien Abduction of Sergeant Moody) *** We’ll fire up the flux capacitor and take a look at the past, present, and possible future of time machines. (A Brief History of Time Machines) *** Nearly every place has its legends; stories that have passed from person to person, generation to generation, down to the present day. Some are based on facts and are further embroidered in the telling, while others seem to have come from next to nothing at all. Such is the mysterious case of the Witch of Scrapf*gg*t Green. (The Witch of Scrapf*gg*t Green) *** Some say the story itself is true. Others say it is pure science fiction. Either way, just the circumstances behind the story of “The Shaver Mystery” are enough to scare the goosebumps out of you! (The Shaver Mystery)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Intro
00:02:34.894 = Patrick Cross and His Devil Guitar
00:18:26.174 = Alien Abduction of Sergeant Moody
00:22:46.275 = A Brief History of Time Machines
00:31:32.348 = The Witch of Scrapf*gg*t Green
00:42:52.587 = The Shaver Mystery
00:55:56.634 = Show Outro
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Alien Abduction of Sergeant Moody” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/232642p5
“The Shaver Mystery” by Penguin Pete for GeekyDomain.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bm2jmk6c
“The Witch of Scrapf*gg*t Green” by Willow Winsham for Folklore Thursday: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2za6bzzr
“A Brief History of Time Machines” posted Forbes (link no longer available)
“Patrick Cross and His Devil Guitar” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/54884jms
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Originally aired: March 03, 2021
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,true scary stories,true paranormal,true supernatural,unsolved mysteries,unexplained phenomena,true crime,haunted history,ouija board stories,true ghost stories,demon encounters,poltergeists,shadow people,UFO sightings,true extraterrestrial,cryptozoology,cryptids,creepypasta,otr,oldtimeradio,old time radio,retroradio,retro radio,classicradio,classic radio,paranormalradio,paranormal radio,paranormal podcast,creepy podcast,truecrime,scarystories,scary stories,k85QY17be-c,UC4YrsvKZRo_P0PYesZb8aMQ, Entertainment,Film, channel_UC4YrsvKZRo_P0PYesZb8aMQ, video_k85QY17be-c,Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich” (May 16, 1975)
00:48:44.119 = Fear On 4 – BBC, “Soul Searching” (1988-1992)
01:18:13.819 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 81, 1974) ***WD (LQ)
01:44:40.949 = Gang Busters, “Matthew Cazzara” (November 24, 1945) ***WD
02:14:45.379 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)
02:58:37.969 = BBC Ghost Story, “Laura” (ADU)
03:12:42.229 = Green Hornet, “Ghost Who Talked Too Much” (May 30, 1939)
03:42:24.949 = Harry Lime, “Mexican Hat Trick” (November 02, 1951)
04:08:35.129 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (February 17, 1982)
04:38:48.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (April 24, 1945) ***WD
05:03:38.099 = Show Close
(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Leap” (June 04, 1975)
00:47:21.379 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944) ***WD
01:01:00.179 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)
01:30:27.779 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Leg Man” (October 19, 1945) ***WD
01:56:00.609 = Mr. District Attorney, “Last Mile” (June 16, 1939)
02:11:28.179 = Murder at Midnight, “Kabala” (December 30, 1946) ***WD
02:37:20.949 = Black Museum, “The Pink Powderpuff” (ADU) ***WD
03:03:35.349 = Mysterious Traveler, “No Grave Can Hold Me” (January 12, 1947) ***WD
03:33:21.779 = Mystery House, “Murder Me Gently” (May 12, 1946)
03:59:19.139 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr Higginbottom’s Catastrophe”
04:28:30.539 = Night Beat, “Night Watchman” (May 15, 1950)
04:57:52.026 = Show Outro
(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***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.
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,1,Family encounters mysterious creature in cave! Hear the full episode, “Secrets of Seance Charlatans” at https://youtu.be/zWRXR5oLaXw.
,1,SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Bright Light From Heaven” was submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/08/26/the-bright-light-from-heaven/
“Boy In The Closet” written by Linda: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/02/boy-in-the-closet/
“What Are You Going To Do? Shoot a Ghost?” written by Mark: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/04/what-are-you-going-to-do-shoot-a-ghost/
“Albert” was submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/09/albert/
“Unborn Child” written by Sue: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/08/31/unborn-child/
“Cigar Smoking Ghost” written by Mark: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/03/the-cigar-smoking-ghost/
“Uncle’s Last Visit” written by Marilou: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/08/uncles-last-visit/
“Old Woman” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/10/old-woman/
“From Good to Bad” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernIPR
“Ghosts of the Titanic” by Alan Toner (from 100 True Ghost Stories): http://amzn.com/B00DW64J8S
“Unnerved By a Haunted Workplace” was submitted by Keith R.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/19/unnerved-haunted-workplace/
“The Boy With No Eyes” was submitted by Kristine H.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/18/boy-no-eyes/
“The Watching Monk” was submitted by Paulette S.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/15/the-watching-monk/
“Shadow Boy Haunts My Sleep” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/13/shadow-boy-haunts-sleep/
“Welcome To Our Haunted House” submitted by Karen F.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/11/welcome-haunted-house/
“Haunted By Doppelgängers And The Bad Luck That They Bring” submitted by Dillicklesncream: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/09/haunted-doppelgangers-bad-luck-bring/
“Arguing Voices From Upstairs Concern a Small Girl” submitted by Janethski: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/07/arguing-voices-upstairs-concern-small-girl/
“Can I Have a Ride?” was submitted by Ed R.P: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/14/black-eyed-kid-sightings-strange-phenomenon/
“Knock Knock” was submitted by Tammy P.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/14/black-eyed-kid-sightings-strange-phenomenon/
“Black-Eyed Children Spotted On a USAF Base – Have You Seen This?” submitted by D. Robins: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/12/black-eyed-children-spotted-usaf-base-seen/ and “Another Report Of a Black-Eyed Kid Trying To Gain Entry Into a Home. Is Anyone Safe?” submitted by Bill R.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/08/another-report-black-eyed-kid-trying-gain-entry-home-anyone-safe/
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Originally aired: September, 2018
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