Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
True Crime & Paranormal
About
Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.
Episodes
- The Vampire's Desire: Sheltered From the Storm, Trapped With the Dead | #RetroRadio
This episode features "The Vampire's Desire" from Hermit's Cave (July 17, 1941), alongside other classic radio dramas like CBS Radio Mystery Theater's "Return Engagement" and Inner Sanctum's "The Skull That Walked."
- The Spy, The Witch, and the Wych Elm: An Unsolved Mystery
This episode of Weird Darkness covers multiple unsolved mysteries and strange occurrences, including the case of "Bella in the Wych Elm," a man who lived in his wife's tomb, and a psychological experiment involving three men who believed t…
- The Hattie Lane Trailer and the 14-Year-Old Who Weighed 35 Pounds | #WeirdDarkNEWS
This episode of Weird Darkness covers the case of a 14-year-old girl found severely underweight after being deprived of medical care. A 911 call led authorities to discover the extent of the neglect.
- Katy Mother Vanished Six Weeks, Sent Uber Eats to Her Daughters | #WeirdDarkNEWS
In Katy, Texas, Rayshawna Dowdell is accused of leaving her 11 and 6-year-old daughters home alone for six weeks. While away, she allegedly ordered food for them from out of state.
- The Devil Made Me Do It: Murderers Who Blamed Their Crimes on Demons
This episode explores true crime cases where individuals blamed demons for their actions, featuring an English butcher, the Son of Sam, an occultist, and historical accounts from the Salem Witch Trials.
- “Sam This Is You”: The Lineman Who Got a Phone Call From His Own Future Self | #RetroRadio
In "Sam This Is You," lineman Sam Yoder gets a call from his future self with helpful tips. However, future Sam sends him to observe a bank robbery, with instructions not to interfere.
- THE THING IN THE WALL: My First and Last Time House-Sitting
Weird Darkness presents "The Thing in the Wall," where a house-sitting twelve-year-old encounters mysterious scraping sounds within a wall during a power outage caused by a thunderstorm.
- They Came Through The Bathroom Mirror | Ruthie May’s Real Life Nightmare
This episode of Weird Darkness covers Ruthie Mae McCoy's terrifying experience with intruders coming through her medicine cabinet, a mysterious alien encounter near Tokyo in 1803, the legend of the Wolf Girl of Devil's River, and the histo…
- “Flying Saucers”: Three Thousand Years of Operatives Walking Among Us | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness presents a collection of retro radio dramas centered around the theme of "flying saucers." The episode includes various classic radio shows from different decades, with some segments remastered or edited by W…
- Apophis: God of Chaos Asteroid Approaching Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029
The asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass by Earth on Friday, April 13, 2029. It will come closer than orbiting satellites, and an estimated two billion people will be able to see it without a telescope.
- The CHARLTON CRATER CONSPIRACY: Truth, Lies, and UFOs
This episode explores the 1963 Charlton crater incident, examining UFO claims, military involvement, and lingering questions about the event. It also features segments on historical curses and the Alabama ax murderess.
- West Virginia Woman Allegedly Shoots at Driver Who Hit Her Chicken | #WeirdDarkNEWS
A woman in Wirt County, West Virginia, is accused of firing three shots at a side-by-side driver after he allegedly hit her chicken. The story is available in print and on various podcast platforms.
- Trilby and the Strange Cure of Svengali | #RetroRadio
This episode features several old-time radio dramas, including CBS Mystery Theater's "Trilby," which tells the story of an artist's model in 1800s Paris and a musician named Svengali. Other featured segments include "Mother," "Arthur Gusy,…
- Porta-Potty Blast at Lakewood Construction Site Draws Bomb Squad | #WeirdDarkNEWS
A construction site in Lakewood, New Jersey experienced a powerful portable toilet explosion that damaged a nearby building. The State Police Bomb Squad was called to the scene.
- SUMMONING ZOZO | The Demon Nightmare Brought Into Our World By a Ouija Board!
This episode discusses the alleged Zozo demon, often linked to Ouija boards, and explores other paranormal tales including the Van Meter Visitor, a haunted doll, and the mysterious Dark Watchers of California. The episode questions whether…
- Walter’s Dog: What Came Back From Past Sutter's Point Wasn't the Captain | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness Retro Radio presents "Walter's Dog," a tale where a deckhand
- Nowhere Man: The Paul McCartney Changeling Conspiracy Theory
This episode explores the "Paul is dead" conspiracy theory, which claims Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a look-alike. The theory is fueled by alleged clues found within Beatles songs and album covers.
- The Wintering Place: Where the Monarchs Sleep | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness features a collection of vintage radio mysteries, including CBS Radio Mystery Theater's "The Wintering Place" and several other classic programs from the 1940s and 1950s. The show highlights various stories r…
- What Happens To The Children of Serial Killers?
This episode discusses the psychological burden carried by the children of serial killers. It also includes segments on the ghost of the Hollywood Sign, a personal ghostly experience in Gettysburg, and Nellie Bly's investigation of an asyl…
- Domino's Driver Hits Customer With Car Over Missing Tip in Fulton
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- Grand Central Machete Rampage and the Lucifer Claim
This episode details an incident at New York's Grand Central Terminal where a man attacked three commuters with a machete and claimed to be Lucifer to police.
- Seventeen Earthquakes Strike Near Area 51 Within 24 Hours | #WeirdDarkNEWS
Weird Darkness covers 17 earthquakes near Area 51, including a magnitude 4.4 tremor and 15 aftershocks. The event's shallow depth led geophysicists to consider the possibility of covert nuclear testing.
- Bronx Thief Steals $5,000 Wheelchair, Rides It Out the Lobby | #WeirdDarkNEWS
A thief stole a $5,000 motorized wheelchair from a Bronx building at 2 a.m. The individual sat in the wheelchair and rode it out of the lobby. Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
- Who Or What Are Shadow People? | #WDRadio – May 03, 2026
This episode of Weird Darkness examines the phenomenon of shadow people from paranormal and neuroscientific perspectives. It also delves into historical human sacrifice, space archaeology, ancient surgery, dreams about aliens, and true cri…
- The Petroglyphs: The Burial Island Where Skeletal Warriors Defend the Dead (4 Stories of Horror Fiction!)
This episode features four horror fiction stories, including "The Petroglyphs," where a glowing symbol on a sketched hand warns of danger as a canoer encounters grave robbers on a haunted island.
- THE JAR: What Each Person Sees | One of Ray Bradbury’s Most Disturbing Stories
This episode of Weird Darkness features Ray Bradbury's story 'The Jar,' about a Louisiana man who buys a mysterious object in a jar, leading to nightly gatherings where neighbors perceive different things within it.
- Battle of the Magicians: The Dead Man’s Hand | #RetroRadio
This episode features several classic radio dramas including "Battle of the Magicians" from Lights Out, and "The Guy De Maupassant Murders" from CBS Radio Mystery Theater. It includes segments remastered by Weird Darkness.
- The Shadow People: They Wait In The Dark | #RetroRadio
This episode features vintage radio dramas, including 'The Shadow People' from Hall of Fantasy. It also includes segments from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Arch Oboler’s Plays, and other classic shows, with some audio remastered by Weird Dar…
- A Miser’s Murder: The Unsolved Killing of Charles Henry
This episode of Weird Darkness delves into the unsolved murder of Charles Henry, a miser found dead from an axe wound. The investigation uncovers family secrets and rivalries. Additional segments cover unsettling possessions, a haunted chi…
- Pennsylvania Turnpike: The Hitchhiker Who Had Been Waiting 180 Years for a Ride | #RetroRadio
This episode features a story about a mysterious hitchhiker on the Pennsylvania Turnpike who has been waiting 180 years for a ride, alongside several classic radio drama episodes.
- THE CLOWNS | #MicroTerrors
This episode features a story about a silent clown at the front door with photographs and another clown in the kitchen. It is part of the Micro Terrors series from the Weird Darkness podcast.
- BREAKING: Chandra Levy's Parents Tie Her D.C. Murder to UFO Disclosure
Susan and Bob Levy believe their daughter Chandra Levy's 1999 disappearance in Washington D.C. may be connected to her interest in UFOs and Congressman Gary Condit's classified work.
- UNMASKING THE SUPERNATURAL VIGILANTE ASSOCIATION | The Carter Chronicles: Metro Times Daily
This episode of Weird Darkness presents three creepypasta stories from "The Supernatural Vigilante Association" series by author Wound Licker, featuring a noir feel and themes of anti-heroes with superpowers.
- Asahiyama Zoo Worker Burned His Wife in the Animal Incinerator
A 33-year-old zookeeper in Japan has confessed to burning his wife's body in the zoo's animal incinerator. The incident occurred at the Asahiyama Zoo.
- She Was Dead in Her Bed. Her Baby Was in the Crib. And Nobody Could Prove a Thing.
This episode covers the mysterious 1992 case of a Washington mother found deceased in her home with her young child nearby. The investigation into her death remained unresolved for 33 years.
- Gunman Tells Skid Row Victims 'This Is Where I Do Business'
A gunman approached three individuals on a Skid Row corner in downtown Los Angeles, stated it was where he conducted business, and then fired shots before escaping on foot. This incident was reported on a Thursday night.
- THE HEADLESS PROPHET OF SAINT CYPRIAN STREET: True Crime Reimagined | #MurderNoir
This episode delves into a 1929 Detroit murder case where a self-styled prophet was found decapitated, with his wife and four children murdered upstairs. The investigation faced challenges with theories involving criminal networks, a suspi…
- Heredity of Horror: The Beast of Bucharest Bloodline
This episode covers the crimes of Ion Rimaru, the Vampire of Bucharest, whose killing spree mirrored his father's. It also features stories on a psychopathic AI named Norman, mysterious fainting students in Ghana, serial killers Edmund Kem…
- THE TUNNEL MAN: When the Planets Line Up Right, Mr. Mole Comes Knocking | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness features several classic radio dramas. It includes "The Tunnel Man" from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, "Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment" from CBC Mystery Theater, and others such as "The Hunter and the Hunted" and "T…
- A Bonita Springs Deputy Recognized the Red Supra at 123 MPH
A Lee County deputy observed a red Toyota Supra driving at 123 mph and recognized the vehicle from a prior encounter. The 25-year-old driver failed a breathalyzer test with a BAC of 0.23.
- Wildwood Shooting: Man Drags Girlfriend Inside, Hides in Pool
The episode details a disturbing incident where a Florida man allegedly shot his girlfriend and attempted to conceal his actions from law enforcement by hiding in a swimming pool.
- APRIL 30 IS WALPURGISNACHT: When Witches Dance, Bonfires Blaze and a Dead Nun is Revered
This episode discusses Walpurgis Night, also known as the second Halloween, celebrated on April 30th. It delves into beliefs about witches and ancient traditions, featuring a story called "The Black Bargain" by PJ Hodge.
- THE PAINTED SMILE: Inspired By a True Crime Case | #MurderNoir
The episode details the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren by a clown, identified as Sheila Keen, the mistress of Marlene's husband, Mike Warren. Despite an initial lack of evidence, advancements in DNA technology decades later linked Keen to t…
- MISSING PERSONS: Unsolved Vanishing Cases That’ll Leave You Questioning Everything
This episode of Weird Darkness covers unsolved missing persons cases, including the vanishings of three young women in Kansas City in 1989, the Jamison family in Oklahoma in 2009, and Brianna Maitland in 2004. It also discusses mysterious…
- Possessive Dead: A Stolen Mummified Foot, a Wedding Eve, and a 3,000-Year-Old Debt | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness features "Possessive Dead," a story about a mummified foot bought at a curio shop that comes with a 3,000-year-old princess. The episode includes a collection of classic radio horror dramas.
- AMERICAN PSYCHO, er, uh PSYCHIC: One in Five Says They Have the Gift
A new survey indicates that approximately 49 million American adults believe they have psychic abilities. The data also suggests that Gen Z individuals report experiencing psychic flashes at double the rate of baby boomers.
- Bear Suit Insurance Scam Ends in Jail for Lake Arrowhead Trio
Three men in Lake Arrowhead, California, were caught in an insurance scam involving fake bear attacks. They used a person in a bear suit to damage luxury cars, but biologists analyzing the footage identified the fraud quickly.
- DEATH ON PROJECT X: An Accountant, A Doomsday Test, And One Week To Stop It | #RetroRadio
This episode of Weird Darkness features "Death On Project X" from the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, where an accountant on his first field assignment is the only one who can stop a catastrophe, but faces a project director determined to bury…
- The Shocking True Murder Case That Inspired TV’s Twin Peaks
This episode of Weird Darkness explores the real-life unsolved murder that inspired the TV show Twin Peaks. It also features segments on UK hairy humanoids, a psychic call from a deceased son, a historical duel, a Bigfoot sighting, sleep p…
- Can Reading About The Paranormal Be Dangerous To Your Soul?
This episode of Weird Darkness discusses whether reading about the paranormal can be dangerous, featuring stories on demon traps, spectral encounters, the murder of Kitty Genovese, and the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe.